A fast, inexpensive dinner shouldn't sacrifice deliciousness. We marinate chicken thighs in garlic and lemon and bake them up for a quick weeknight meal.
1/2teaspoonred chili flakesor more if you like it spicy
3/4teaspooncourse kosher salt
1/2teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a small bowl, add all the ingredients except the chicken and stir together. Place chicken thighs into a ziplock bag, pour the marinade over and mix around until all the chicken is coated. Seal the bag and marinate for a few minutes (or up to a day, in the fridge).
Pour the chicken and the marinade into an oven safe dish (an 8" x 8" is perfect) and arrange so chicken is in a single layer. Bake for 25-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through (an internal temperature of 165°F).
If you want a darker top, broil on high for a minute before removing from oven.
Let the chicken rest, covered with foil, for 10 minutes or so. Serve with the pan juices and some lemon slices.
Notes
If you want a lot of sauce, cook in a smaller dish with the pieces closer together. If you like less liquid, use a larger dish and spread them out a bit further.
If you like the flavor of garlic, but don't want to eat whole pieces, remove the crushed pieces before you bake the chicken.