Lemon Yogurt Chicken Thighs

Lemon Yogurt Chicken Thighs

This delightful dish is both easy to prepare and a notch above the typical baked chicken. The chicken is tender and juicy with a flavorful, aromatic crust. Even Sofia noticed its wonderful aroma, proclaiming its deliciousness and requesting more.

Use caution with the number of lemon slices placed on the meat, as they can impart a slightly bitter taste. While it was edible, the flavor could be perfected with fewer slices.

Ingredients

Chicken meat
1 kg
I used boneless and skinless chicken thighs
Buttermilk/Youghurt/Kefir
1 cup
   
Lemon
1 piece
   
Garlic cloves
3 pieces
   
Sweet paprika
0.5 tsp
   
Salt
1 tsp
   
Ground black pepper
0.25 tsp
   

Step by step

Step 1

Wash the chicken and place it in an oven tray, there's no need to grease the tray with oil.

Lemon Yogurt Chicken Thighs - Step 1
Step 2

Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, and crushed garlic over the meat, mix thoroughly using your hands to ensure all pieces are well-coated with spices.

Lemon Yogurt Chicken Thighs - Step 2
Step 3

Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the chicken.

Lemon Yogurt Chicken Thighs - Step 3
Step 4

Pour the yogurt or kefir over the chicken and mix well to incorporate.

Lemon Yogurt Chicken Thighs - Step 4
Step 5

Pay attention to this step:

- Avoid placing the drained lemon slices back on the chicken.

- If you prefer a subtle lemon flavor, use no more than 2 slices.

I used them all, resulting in a slightly bitter taste.

Lemon Yogurt Chicken Thighs - Step 5
Step 6

Bake in a preheated oven at 180-200 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes.

Allow it to develop a beautiful crust on top before removing.

Lemon Yogurt Chicken Thighs - Step 6
Step 7

Serve with your choice of garnish—vegetables, rice, potatoes, etc.

Enjoy your meal!

Lemon Yogurt Chicken Thighs - Step 7
Quantity: 1 kg (5-6 servings)
Prep time: 40 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 15 min
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