Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/4 lb boneless (skinless chicken thighs (or other lean protein))
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (about ½ lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or honey)
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (or more if you like it spicy)
  • ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, add all the ingredients except the chicken and stir together. Place chicken thighs into a Ziplock bag, pour the marinade over and mix around until all the chicken is coated. Seal the bag and marinate for a few minutes (or up to a day, in the fridge).
  • Pour the chicken and the marinade into an oven safe dish and arrange so chicken is in a single layer. Bake for 25-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • If you want a darker top, broil on high for a minute before removing from oven. I did this - yum!
  • Let the chicken rest, covered with foil, for 10 minutes or so. Serve with the pan juices and some lemon slices.