Greek Baked Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower

January 4, 2020 Comments Off on Greek Baked Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower
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Greek Baked Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower

This fast and easy sheet pan meal is a delicious weeknight meal option.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: cauliflower, Chicken, dinner, easy, greek, lemon, lunch, main
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup avocado or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 lemon sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons butter optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF and oil a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Toss the chicken cauliflower, and lemon slices with salt, spices, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Make sure everything is evenly coated then pour this onto the prepared pan, turning all chicken pieces to ensure they are skin side up.
  • Bake at 425ºF for 50 minutes, or until the chicken is brown and crisp and little liquid remains. You can add 1/4 cup chicken broth toward the end of cooking if it looks like there is no liquid in the pan.
  • Add butter to the pan, if using and remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired and serve with the pan juices spooned over top.
Nutrition Facts
Greek Baked Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower
Amount per Serving
Calories
359
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
 
144
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
776
mg
34
%
Potassium
 
573
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
208
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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January 6, 2020

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