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Spice-Rubbed Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemons
15 min prep time
40 min cook time
8servings
Recipe by
Robyn Webb, MS, LN
Photo by
Terry Doran
How to Make Spice-Rubbed Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemons
Toasting whole spices in a dry pan heats their natural oils, increasing their flavor. If you can’t find whole spices you can very quickly toast ground spices in a dry pan. But only cook them for about a half a minute and remove them from the pan.
15 min prep time
40 min cook time
8servings
4 oz chicken
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns to a small skillet and toast over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Allow the spices to cool, then grind them to a fine powder in a spice or coffee grinder. Add the spice mixture to a small bowl. Mix in the chili powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
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Rub the chicken thighs with the spice mixture. Add the thighs to a large baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken. Roast the chicken for 30 minutes. Add the lemons and roast for 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the lemons are lightly browned. With tongs, squeeze the lemons over the chicken and serve.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
4 oz chicken
- Amount per serving Calories 190
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
9g
12%
- Saturated Fat 2g 10%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 105mg 35%
- Sodium 270mg 12%
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Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
- Total Sugars 1g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 23g
- Potassium 360mg 8%
Ingredients
lemon (quartered)
2 med
olive oil
2 tbsp
chicken thighs (skinless)
2 lbs
salt
1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
chili powder
1 tsp
black peppercorns
1 tsp
coriander seeds
1 tbsp
fennel seeds
1/4 cup
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