Ingredients
Chicken Thighs:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Marinade: Combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, salt, black pepper, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken thighs with marinade, refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake Chicken: Arrange chicken skin-side up on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Broil: Broil for 2-3 minutes for crispy skin.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For spicier flavor, add cayenne pepper.
- Adjust marinating time for more or less intensity.
- Best reheated in the oven to keep skin crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: North African
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: Approximately 300 calories per serving
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
