Tunisian-Style Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Tunisian-Style Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; For the Marinade; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 tablespoons parsley, minced; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish); green olives, sliced (for garnish)

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
For the Marinade
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons parsley, minced
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)
green olives, sliced (for garnish)

1
Coat a 9 x 13-inch roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Combine all the ingredients for the marinade (pepper through white wine) and mix thoroughly.
3
Place 1/3 of the marinade in prepared roasting pan. Add the chicken on top of the marinade then cover with the remaining marinade mixture.
4
Cover and allow to marinate for at least 60 minutes (all day in the refrigerator is better).
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
6
Uncover the pan and transfer to oven.
7
Bake 45 minutes, turning occasionally to brown the chicken all over.
8
Transfer the chicken pieces to a serving plate. Garnish with parsley lemon slices and green olives.
9
Serve with hot, cooked rice or cooked couscous.

705

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, For the Marinade, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Tunisian-Style Chicken Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tunisian-Style Chicken Thighs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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