Baked Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy One-pot, Low Fat)
Baked Mediterranean chicken thighs are a quick and easy one-pot dinner recipe that uses delicious flavors from Mediterranean cuisine to create a healthy dinner option. This easy chicken thigh recipe is low in fat, high in protein, and can be whipped up in around 45 minutes.
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Q: How long does this baked Mediterranean chicken thigh recipe take to make?
A: Prep time; 5 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Q: Is chicken thigh healthy?
A: A 100g (3.5oz.) serving of skinless chicken thigh contains the following nutritional information:
164 calories
9 grams fat
2.4 g saturated fat
0 g carbohydrates
20 g protein
20 micrograms selenium
223 milligrams potassium
1.7 mg zinc
0.4 mcg vitamin B12
0.9 mg iron
Q: Is chicken breast or chicken thigh healthier?
A: Both are considered healthy options when prepared in a healthy way. Chicken breast has less fat and lower cholesterol per serving.
Q: Can I use chicken breast to make this recipe?
A: Yes, simply cut the chicken breasts in half and give the chicken meat some extra cooking time when using breast meat.
Q: Is chicken thigh dark meat?
A: Yes, chicken thigh is considered dark meat. The white meat of a chicken is the wings, breast, and breast tenders.
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I made this tonight with a couple alterations. Used boneless chicken thighs, chopped fresh tomatoes (instead of grated), red wine vinegar (instead of lemon), and skipped the rosemary. It was so good!!! I am going to try it as written when I have all the ingredients!
hi Diane, Great to hear. Glad you enjoyed the recipes!
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All the best and happy cooking!
LOVED IT!!!! I used boneless, skinless thighs. Followed the recipe but shortened the cooking time.
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