two lemon basil chicken

Name: Two Lemon Basil Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 10 - chicken thighs; 1/2 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup(s) balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup(s) sesame oil; 2 - lemons; 2 tablespoon(s) sea salt; 2 tablespoon(s) pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) ginger powder; 4 - basil leaves, dried; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon(s) paprika; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) cumin

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Monica H

Michigan City, IN

Updated on May 1, 2011

This chicken is lemony and fresh tasting, very flavorful because of the lemon and basil and cumin, and very moist. It is always a hit with my family and goes well with scalloped potatoes and corn (the mellowness of the potatoes and sweetness of corn balance out the plate). I like to add just a little bit of red pepper flakes for a little kick, but there are some who sprinkle on more when its on the plate to make it very spicy!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

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yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

10 - chicken thighs
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 - lemons
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 tablespoons pepper
2 tablespoons ginger powder
4 - basil leaves, dried
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin

How To Make two lemon basil chicken

Step 1

Wash chicken; pat dry. Put all thighs in a plastic mixing bowl.

Step 2

Pour in oils and vinegar. Juice both lemons into the bowl. Mix it up with your hands, coating all the thighs.
Step 3

Using one hand to pick up chicken, season with sea salt (not too much because a little goes a long way), pepper, ginger powder and cumin.
Step 4

When chicken is thouroughly coated, cover bowl with plastic plate or plastic wrap, and let marinate in fridge for about 4 hours.
Step 5

When ready, take out chicken bowl and let it rest on counter while warming oven to 400*. Line baking pan with foil, arrange chicken in pan, and pour marinade over chicken.
Step 6

Sprinkle red pepper flakes and paprika on top of chicken.
Step 7

Bake uncovered 40 minutes. Chicken is done with juices run clear.
Step 8

When you take the chicken out, sprinkle tops with basil leaves; just crush them in your fingers.
Step 9

Cover chicken pan with foil and let rest for about 15 minutes; serve and enjoy :)
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