I Have Allergies

Huge hit with my family. I modified the original recipe in several ways, obviously, to avoid allergies in garlic, onion, or (most) herbs. I added honey to thicken the rub and add a bit of sweetness to it.

Prep included my husband only, because my child was hangry from summer camp & needed a snack & some decompression time.

Roasted Honey Citrus-Paprika Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Yields: 8 servings

• 2 packs boneless skinless chicken thighs (2.5 – 3 lbs); pat dry
• 4 tbsp 2 tsp pure olive oil
• 7 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
• 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Line a large baking pans with parchment paper
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the chicken
4. Arrange the chicken thighs on the baking sheet. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Conclusion

Easy week-night recipe that I’ll be making again. The honey got nice and crispy on the sheet pan. I was able to get several dinners and lunches out of this, which helps when you are out of the house for 12 hours a day & have chronic disabilities.

I served this with tomato rice & roasted maple carrots, & though I didn’t have the rice (grain allergy), it went well together.