Description
Tender and flavorful Lebanese lemon garlic chicken with a blend of aromatic spices, roasted to perfection for a delightful main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roast: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken on a baking dish lined with parchment. Roast for 35–45 minutes until golden and cooked through. Broil for crispiness if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish goes well with rice, couscous, or cucumber yogurt salad.
- For more flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
