Heart-Healthy Coscia di Pollo al Forno
Elevate your dinner table with this *Heart-Healthy Coscia di Pollo al Forno*, a vibrant, oven-roasted chicken thigh recipe that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Infused with a zesty marinade of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and thyme, these tender, skinless chicken thighs are baked alongside sweet cherry tomatoes and caramelized red onions for a deliciously rustic Italian-inspired dish. The low-sodium chicken broth creates a luscious, savory base that ensures the chicken stays moist while adding depth to the dish’s natural juices. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight meal or a cozy weekend gathering, this recipe is low in sodium, heart-healthy, and packed with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Serve it with whole-grain bread or a simple green salad for a balanced, satisfying feast! Keywords: heart-healthy chicken recipe, oven-baked chicken thighs, Mediterranean chicken, coscia di pollo al forno.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (skinless, bone-in)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in a large baking dish.
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion around the chicken thighs.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the dish, ensuring an even distribution.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken thighs are cooked through and golden brown, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Coscia di Pollo al Forno with the baked vegetables and some of the flavorful juices from the baking dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.9 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1561 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 109.0 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1698 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
