Spicy Chicken Thighs

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix together olive oil, tomato paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
  2. 2Mix together olive oil, tomato paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
  3. 3Mix together olive oil, tomato paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
  4. 4Massage the marinade over the bone-in chicken thighs.
  5. 5Massage the marinade over the bone-in chicken thighs.
  6. 6Massage the marinade over the bone-in chicken thighs.
  7. 7Let the chicken marinate overnight to soak up the flavors.
  8. 8Let the chicken marinate overnight to soak up the flavors.
  9. 9Let the chicken marinate overnight to soak up the flavors.
  10. 10Place the chicken thighs on a wire rack and pop it into the oven at 425F for 37-40 minutes.
  11. 11Place the chicken thighs on a wire rack and pop it into the oven at 425F for 37-40 minutes.
  12. 12Place the chicken thighs on a wire rack and pop it into the oven at 425F for 37-40 minutes.
  13. 13Process greek yogurt, fresh mint, scallions, jalapeño, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor.
  14. 14Process greek yogurt, fresh mint, scallions, jalapeño, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor.
  15. 15Process greek yogurt, fresh mint, scallions, jalapeño, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor.
  16. 16Plate up your chicken, and serve with the sauce.
  17. 17Plate up your chicken, and serve with the sauce.
  18. 18Plate up your chicken, and serve with the sauce.

Ingredients

  • 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
  • 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
  • 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 large lemon
  • 1 large lemon
  • 1 large lemon
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 pinches salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp fresh mint
  • 3 tbsp fresh mint
  • 3 tbsp fresh mint
  • 2 scallions
  • 2 scallions
  • 2 scallions
  • 0.5 large jalapeño
  • 0.5 large jalapeño
  • 0.5 large jalapeño
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 pinches salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper

Equipment

bowlknifelemon squeezerspoonwire rackovenfood processor

Tips

  • Dab dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel before marinating.
  • Ideally, let the chicken soak up the marinade flavors overnight.
  • Let the chicken come up to room temperature before putting it in the oven.
  • Adjust the sauce ingredients to your liking.