Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 chicken thighs ((bone-in and skin-on) - about 1¾ pounds total)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • lemon zest ((from 1 lemon))
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ¾ tsp dried oregano ((or use Italian seasoning or thyme))
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt ((use ¾ tsp if you are salt-sensitive))
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the spice blend ingredients and mix well. Season the chicken thighs with the spice blend. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 30 minutes if possible.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Place the chicken, skin side up on a prepared baking sheet. Cook for about 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, is no longer pink, and until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.