Hey everyone, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, I will show you a way to make a distinctive dish, lemon and garlic baked mediterranean chicken. It is one of my favorites. This time, I will make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

Lemon and Garlic Baked Mediterranean Chicken is one of the most favored of recent trending foods in the world. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions daily. They are nice and they look wonderful. Lemon and Garlic Baked Mediterranean Chicken is something which I have loved my entire life.

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook lemon and garlic baked mediterranean chicken using 11 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Lemon and Garlic Baked Mediterranean Chicken:

1. Make ready 6-8 chicken drumsticks or thighs (bone in, skin on)
2. Make ready Kosher salt
3. Make ready 1.5 teaspoons dry oregano
4. Prepare 1.5 teaspoons black pepper
5. Prepare 3/4 teaspoon coriander
6. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
7. Get 1/4 teaspoon cumin
8. Make ready 6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
9. Take 1 small yellow onion, cut into wedges
10. Take Zest and juice of 1 lemon + 1 lemon cut into slices
11. Make ready 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions to make Lemon and Garlic Baked Mediterranean Chicken:

1. Pat chicken dry and season with kosher salt, be sure to season under the skin too. If you have the time, arrange the chicken on a tray or a shallow dish and chill in the fridge uncovered for a few hours or overnight (optional.)
2. Place chicken in a large zip bag. In a small bowl, combine spices (oregano, black pepper, coriander, paprika, and cumin.) Add spices to the chicken in the bag.
3. Add garlic, onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Zip the bag shut. Toss chicken around and massage to make sure it is well coated in the marinade. Let chicken marinade for about 30 minutes, or if you have the time, refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning bag over halfway through.
4. When ready, heat oven to 450 degrees F.
5. Lightly oil a baking dish and arrange the chicken drumsticks and onion wedges. Pour over the marinade. Arrange lemon slices in between.
6. Bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and its juices run clear (internal temperature of chicken should register 165 degrees F using an instant read thermometer).  If you like, broil for just a few minutes until skins are crispy to your liking.
7. Serving suggestion - with herbed couscous mixed with peas, chopped carrots and sultanas.
8. Ready to serve and ENJOY!

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