Mediterranean Style Crispy Baked Chicken | 35 Minute Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Bone-in chicken thighs can be cheaper and more flavorful.

Marinate the skin-on chicken pieces with salt, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Pan-fry the marinated chicken pieces until browned on both sides.

Transfer the chicken to the oven and roast until the skin is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.

In the same skillet, sauté the diced red onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the dried dates to the skillet and cook briefly to combine flavors.

Serve the crispy baked chicken with lemon wedges and the date sauce, alongside your choice of roasted potatoes, rice, or quinoa.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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