let’s do Marinated chicken thighs for dinner tonight, okay?
I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t like chicken thighs. This part of a chicken is probably The most juicy and delicious And it is very easy and quite quick to prepare. That’s why you can find multi Chicken thighs recipes online and I like to cook them very often.
When preparing chicken thighs, you can choose between several cooking methods. You can try Fry them in a pan, Bake them in the ovenUsing boneless thighs to make gyros…and when you have extra time, try this recipe for Marinated Chicken Thighs that I’m going to show you in this blog post.
I bake the thighs in a deep baking dish along with some potatoes, so we have a full dinner ready in one fell swoop. Less cleaning, less work… exactly how home cooking should be.
How long to soak chicken thighs?
Simple answer here… The longer the better 🙂 But seriously, give it a go At least two hours, that’s the minimum. The thighs are quite large so they really need some time for the flavors to penetrate the meat.
Ideally, you would let the meat sit in the marinade overnight in the fridge. It takes some planning, I’m aware of that, but it’s definitely worth it. I know people who marinate their meat for a full 24 hours or even longer and they would swear by it. Personally, I think it’s excessive for chicken meat, but to each his own 🙂
Marinated chicken thighs ingredients
For the marinade:
3-4 spoons of olive oil
3 spoons of soy sauce
1 tbsp of mustard
2 teaspoons of red paprika
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1 tbsp of lemon juice
1 tbsp of honey
Black pepper (about 1 teaspoon)
salt to taste
Fresh herbs to choose from (rosemary, thyme, basil…)
the rest:
7-8 Chicken thighs (this amount works best for my family of 5)
2 pounds of potatoes for babies
5 Garlic cloves
½ cup of chicken stock
A small stick of butter
Olive oil
How to cook marinated chicken thighs?
Watch the video or follow the instructions below:
since we prepare marinated Chicken thighs, we need to start with the marinade. We need 3-4 tablespoons of Olive oil3 tablespoons of soy sauce1 tablespoon of mustard1 teaspoon of onion powder1 teaspoon of Garlic powder2 teaspoons of red paprika1 teaspoon of dry thymeAbout a tablespoon of lemon juice and one tablespoon of honey.
I had a few Fresh rosemary At home, so I used it too. You can use your favorite herbs… Basil, thyme, parsley or coriander Will work great. add black pepper and Salt Taste and use a whisk to mix everything. Hitting the right amount of salt can be tricky so I always taste my marinades… just tip your finger and try it, the marinade should feel A little too salty.
in with the chicken thighs and use your hands to marinate them. Yes, you will get confused, but it just works best. Since the marinade is red in color, it’s easy to tell when All parts are nicely plated. Cover the bowl with foil and place the thighs to marinate in the refrigerator for a while At least two hours. To make the best marinated chicken thighs ever, let them rest overnight in the refrigerator.
I like to Brown the chicken thighs on a tray before baking in the oven. It’s an extra step but it improves the final taste. Use the largest pan you have so it’s not too crowded, otherwise the thighs will stay steamy and not brown.
Give each side approx 3 or 4 minutes or until the thighs start to take on a brown color. Once you are there, transfer the thighs into a deep baking dish. Oh and don’t be upset if the meat looks a little charred, that’s because honey in our marinade. The dark color means the honey has caramelized and that’s fine.
There are a lot of flavors left in the pan and we definitely don’t want to leave them there. Add A small stick of butter and let it melt. drop in 5 cloves of garlic roughly chopped and sauté for a minute or two. And finally, add approx Half a cup of chicken stock and properly deglaze the pan.
now Pour this mixture over the chicken thighIt will turn into a delicious sauce while they bake.
I mentioned that this dish comes with A side of potatoes We’re baking on the same plate, so let’s deal with it now. You will need approx 2 pounds of small yellow potatoes. If you only have large ones, just cut them into smaller pieces. Season the potatoes a little Olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Add all the potatoes to the baking dish. Move them a little, they need to sit in spaces between the chicken thighs and should not cover the skin. This is a pretty important part if you want crispy skin on your thighs.
Cover the baking dish b aluminium foil And it went into the oven. Set the temperature to 400F or 200C and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for Another 15 to 20 minutes or until the skin becomes crispy.
and here you go, Perfectly baked marinated chicken thighs with a side of potatoes. Tell me how you liked this recipe in the comments. Enjoy your dinner and see you soon.
Optional tips:
- You can use the same recipe with other parts of chicken. Chicken sticks or wings would be a great choice. You can use the same marinade for chicken breasts as well, but breasts tend to dry out when baked.
- The marinade I use in this recipe is very versatile And it will work great with basically any meat…chicken, turkey, pork or even beef.
- These marinated chicken thighs would go really well with a side of Steamed Rice… there is a lot of delicious sauce/juice in the baking dish, use it! Alternatively, you can use Puree.
- Cooked chicken thighs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. For reheating, I prefer the microwave.
Chicken thighs and marinated potatoes baked in the oven
This recipe for marinated chicken thighs is very simple to make and the end result is really great. To save you some time, I’ll show you how to make a side of potatoes at the same time, using the same baking dish.
For the marinade
- 3-4 spoons of olive oil
- 3 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of mustard
- 2 teaspoons of red paprika
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- black pepper
- salt to taste
- Fresh herbs to choose from Rosemary, thyme, basil…
the rest
- 7-8 chicken thighs
- 1 Kg of potatoes for babies
- 5 Garlic cloves
- ½ Goblet of chicken stock
- A small stick of butter
- Olive oil
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Prepare the marinade by mixing all the ingredients in a large bowl. Use a whisk to make sure the salt dissolves properly. List of all ingredients above. When using fresh herbs, simply chop them finely with a sharp knife.
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Dry the chicken thighs and coat them in the marinade. Using your hands works best, but you can also use a spatula.
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To make the best marinated chicken thighs, let the meat soak for at least two hours, but preferably overnight.
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Heat a little olive oil in a large pan and brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Give it 3-4 minutes per side, then transfer the thighs to a deep baking dish.
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Add a small stick of butter to the same pan and let it melt. Throw in 5 coarsely chopped garlic cloves and fry for about 3 minutes.
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Add about half a cup of chicken stock and properly glaze the mold. Pour this mixture over the marinated chicken thighs.
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Now for the potatoes. The amount depends on the size of your baking pan. I prefer to use small ones but you can also use larger ones cut into smaller pieces. Season them with olive oil, salt and pepper.
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Add the potatoes to the baking dish now and move them so they sit in the space between your chicken thighs. Make sure they don’t cover the skin.
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Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake at 400F or 200C for 30 minutes.
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Now remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes. You can turn on the grill mode for the last 5 minutes to crisp the skin.
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Enjoy your dinner! 🙂
Calories: 627KKLCarbohydrates: 36Gprotein: 33GFat: 39GSaturated fat: 11GPolyunsaturated fat: 7GUnsaturated fat: 18Gtrans fat: 0.3GCholesterol: 176mgsodium: 1118mgpotassium: 1133mgfiber: 4GSugar: 5Gvitamin: 590IUVitamin C: 35mgcalcium: 50mgiron: 3mg
