# Juicy Marinated Chicken Thighs with Spicy Green Sauce

## Description
A simple yet flavorful recipe for juicy chicken thighs marinated in a savory tomato-based sauce and served with a refreshing and spicy green yogurt sauce.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 510 per serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Health Score: 7/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 510
- Protein: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fat: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 575mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 5 tablespoons Olive oil (4 tablespoons for marinade, 1 tablespoon for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 whole Lemon (for zest and juice in marinade)
- 0.5 whole Lemon (for juice in sauce)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt (1 teaspoon for marinade, 0.5 teaspoon for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Dried herbs (such as oregano or thyme)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 cup Plain yogurt (full-fat Greek recommended)
- 3 stalks Green onions (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 small Green chili (such as jalapeño or serrano, seeds removed for less heat if desired)

## Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, the zest of 1 lemon, the juice of 0.5 lemon, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of dried herbs (such as oregano or thyme), and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Mix well until a smooth paste forms.
2. Place 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a large bowl or dish. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken and massage it thoroughly to ensure all pieces are well coated. For best results, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to soak in.
3. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. Bake for approximately 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy and browned.
4. While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce. In a food processor, combine 0.5 cup of plain yogurt, 3 stalks of chopped green onions, 0.25 cup of fresh mint leaves, 1 small green chili (such as jalapeño or serrano), 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the juice of 0.5 lemon. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with an additional 0.5 teaspoon of salt to taste.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven. Serve the juicy chicken thighs immediately with a generous dollop of the spicy green everyday sauce.

## Allergen Information
Contains: dairy

## Tags
chicken, marinated, juicy, spicy, easy, weeknight-meal

## Source
Recipe by: SHREDHAPPENS
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/H3ORqhOMFZs?si=ek7uJfk0HGFlzENn

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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