Spice-Rubbed Chicken with Charred Lemon

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Juicy chicken thighs coated in a bold primary spice blend, oven-roasted and served with smoky charred lemon wedges for a bright finish. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, paprika, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the spice rub.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Rub each thigh evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil, then coat thoroughly with the spice blend.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Place 2 lemon halves cut side down alongside the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove lemons and chicken from oven.
  5. Step 5: Squeeze warm charred lemon juice over chicken before serving for a bright and smoky finish.

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