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Mediterranean Baked Chicken😋

INGREDIENTS

  
* 8 Chicken thighs I used bone-in chicken thighs
* 1 Lemon
* 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
* ½ Tablespoon garlic granules
* 2 medium onions, sliced
* ¼ cup avocado oil
* 1 Tablespoon mediterranean 7 spices ( recipe below)
* Salt and black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

 
* Prep the chicken: Cut any visible fats and excess skin off the chicken thighs and transfer them to a Ziploc freezer bag

* To the chicken, add mediterranean 7 spice, garlic granules, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix well until the chicken is coated in the marinade.
* Let the chicken marinate: Place the freezer bag with the chicken in it, into a bowl (this will prevent any leaks) and into the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

* When you are ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 400F and bring out the chicken from the fridge so it comes to room temperature.

* Slice onions and lemons into rings and arrange in a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
* Bake the chicken for 35-45 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 165F flipping halfway through for a crispier skin.

* Remove the chicken from the oven and rest for about 5 minutes for the juice to redistribute before serving. Serve with any other sides of your choice.
* Enjoy😋😋😋😋

NOTES

Note: substitute bone-in chicken thighs with chicken drumsticks, quarters, wings, or boneless chicken thighs or breasts.

Here is how to make your own mediterranean spice blend, combine the ingredients below until fully incorporated. store in an airtight container/jar for up to 6 months

1 Tablespoon allspice

1 Tablespoon cumin

1 Tablespoon coriander

½ Tablespoon cloves

½ Tablespoon nutmeg

½ Tablespoon cardamon

½ Tablespoon black pepper.

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