Description
Roasted red pepper herb chicken sparkles with Mediterranean flair, blending smoky peppers and zesty herbs into a succulent main course. Rich pomegranate molasses glazes each tender bite, promising a sensory journey you’ll savor from first taste to final morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 7–8 bone-in chicken thighs
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon roasted red pepper paste
- 6–8 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Potatoes:
- 1 pound (454 grams) baby potatoes
- 1–2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Salt to taste
Salad:
- 1/2 large cucumber
- 1/2 bunch green onion
- 1 beefsteak tomato
- 3–5 tablespoons parsley
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pomegranate molasses (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to sizzling 425°F, ensuring a hot environment for perfect roasting.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking ghee, olive oil, roasted red pepper paste, minced garlic, aromatic spices, fresh herbs, citrus juice, and seasoning until thoroughly blended.
- Generously massage the marinade into chicken thighs, allowing flavors to penetrate for a minimum of 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Toss baby potatoes with avocado oil and salt, arranging them evenly on a baking sheet to ensure crisp edges.
- Position marinated chicken thighs on a separate baking sheet, roasting for 25-30 minutes until skin transforms into a golden, crispy exterior.
- Midway through cooking, carefully flip chicken pieces to guarantee even browning and thorough cooking.
- While proteins roast, craft a refreshing salad by dicing cucumber, tomatoes, and green onions into uniform pieces.
- Elevate the salad with chopped parsley, drizzling olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and lemon juice, then season to taste.
- Once chicken reaches a perfect golden hue and potatoes develop a crisp exterior, remove from oven and plate alongside the vibrant salad.
Notes
- Marinating Magic transforms ordinary chicken into a flavor-packed masterpiece by allowing herbs and spices to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Temperature Precision ensures crispy golden skin and juicy interior by maintaining consistent high heat throughout roasting.
- Herb Flexibility lets you swap or adjust herbs based on availability or personal preference without compromising the dish’s core flavors.
- Quick Meal Prep reduces cooking stress by preparing marinade and salad ingredients while chicken roasts, maximizing kitchen efficiency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg