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Rustic Oven-Baked Chicken with Garlic Herb Zucchini


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A simple, flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken thighs and zucchini roasted with garlic and fresh herbs.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, toss zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the garlic, half the herbs, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken thighs on a baking sheet, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and season with paprika, remaining garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Rub seasonings into the skin.
  3. Arrange zucchini around the chicken on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is tender.
  4. Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over the dish.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.