Roasted Diablo-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Charred Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

Oven-roasted chicken thighs coated in a fiery spice blend, served alongside smoky roasted seasonal vegetables. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, smoked chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp smoked chili powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp smoked chili powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a spice marinade.
2. Step 2: Rub the marinade all over 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, ensuring even coating. Place on a large baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Toss 2 medium chopped zucchini, 1 large red onion cut into wedges, and 1 diced red bell pepper with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread vegetables around chicken on the baking sheet.
4. Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until chicken skin is crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F, stirring vegetables halfway through to char edges.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lime juice over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.