Whole30 Flavorful Baked Chicken
Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this Whole30 Flavorful Baked Chicken recipe, a deliciously wholesome dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or dinner gatherings. Featuring tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in a vibrant blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a medley of spices like paprika, cumin, and oregano, this recipe delivers bold, zesty flavors in every bite. The addition of fresh thyme leaves adds a fragrant, herbaceous touch while baking the chicken ensures irresistibly crispy, golden skin paired with juicy meat. Ready in just under an hour, this healthy recipe is entirely Whole30 compliant, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it the perfect choice for those following a clean eating lifestyle. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a refreshing salad to complete your nutritious and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the marinade together until well combined.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss them in the marinade ensuring they are well coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the chicken thighs skin-side up on the sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the skin is crispy and golden.
To ensure the chicken is cooked, check with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve your Whole30 flavorful baked chicken with your choice of Whole30 compliant sides like roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.8 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.4 g | 227% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 846 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 3110 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 202.0 g | 404% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2406 mg | 51% | |
*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.
