Lemon baked chicken thighs with cauliflower mash

Tender and flavorful lemon baked chicken thighs, marinated in a delicious tangy sauce - crispy perfection! Serve with creamy cauliflower mash. Editor's note: In 2020, this recipe was one of the top 10 most popular Diet Doctor recipes. We hope you love it as well!

March 19 2020 recipe & photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Main course, Meal

Lemon baked chicken thighs with cauliflower mash

Name: Lemon baked chicken thighs with cauliflower mash
Prep time: 3 h 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 3 h 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in with skin); 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp (optional) olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 3 tbsp fresh oregano; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 lb cauliflower; 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 4 oz. butter; 1/2 lemon

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4 servingservings

Ingredients

Chicken thighs

2 lbs 900 g chicken thighs (bone-in with skin)
¼ cup 60 ml olive oil
¼ cup 60 ml lemon juice
2 tbsp 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsp 3 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 tsp 2 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 2 garlic clove, mincedgarlic cloves, minced
2 tsp 2 tsp salt
½ tsp ½ tsp ground black pepper

Cauliflower mash

1 lb 450 g cauliflower
¾ cup (2 oz.) 180 ml (60 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
4 oz. 110 g unsalted butter, melted
½ ½ lemon, juice and zestlemons, juice and zest
1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

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Instructions

Chicken thighs

Combine the marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl or large ziplock bag. Add the chicken thighs and toss to fully coat.
Cover or seal, and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours, turning every now and then if possible.
Pre-heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line one large, or two regular baking trays with parchment paper.
Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, and place them skin-side up, on the tray(s).
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165°F (74°C), and the skin is golden brown. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Cauliflower mash

Cut the cauliflower into florets.
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, over high heat. Add the cauliflower and boil for a couple of minutes – just enough so the florets are tender but retain a somewhat firm texture. Strain the cauliflower in a colander, and discard the water.
Add the cauliflower to a food processor, along with the remaining ingredients, and pulse until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached. You can also use an immersion blender.
Salt and pepper to taste. Add more olive oil or butter if you wish.