This Sauce Changed How I Cook Chicken | Super Crispy Oven Baked Chicken | Mediterranean Diet Recipe

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne is often less expensive and adds heat.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Water with seasoning can mimic broth flavor at a lower cost.

Pat the skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels to absorb moisture.

Season both sides of the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and baking powder.

Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the oven for about 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Slice the red peppers in half, clean them out, and rinse to remove the white parts.

Place the red peppers cut side down on a baking tray with olive oil and add the Roma tomatoes, spraying them with olive oil and rubbing in salt.

When there are 10 minutes left on the chicken timer, put the peppers and tomatoes in the oven and turn on the broiler.

Broil the peppers and tomatoes for about 4 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

Once the chicken is done, let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Place the roasted peppers and tomatoes in a bowl and cover with a kitchen towel to steam.

Use a butter knife to remove the skins from the steamed peppers and tomatoes.

Blend the roasted red peppers and tomatoes with the blanched almonds, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, sherry vinegar, Aleppo pepper, and smoked paprika.

Pulse the mixture on high while slowly pouring in olive oil until it reaches the desired consistency, tasting for salt and spice as needed.

Spoon some of the Romesco sauce onto a plate and place the chicken on top, garnishing with parsley or basil if desired.

Serve the chicken with veggies or over whole wheat pasta or orzo.

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