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Juicy Lebanese 7 Spice Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade Flavor Boost

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A flavorful Lebanese 7 spice chicken recipe featuring a juicy, tender marinade with warm, aromatic spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish delivers a delicious Middle Eastern twist.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Lebanese 7 spice blend (cinnamon, allspice, clove, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, black pepper)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Lebanese 7 spice blend, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and honey if using in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a roasting pan, spacing pieces apart.
  5. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, basting with pan juices around 20 minutes in. The skin should be golden and crispy, and the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes loosely tented with foil to redistribute juices.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, for best flavor. Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for juiciness and crispy skin. If skin isn’t crisping enough, finish under broiler for 1-2 minutes watching closely. Avoid overcrowding pan to prevent steaming. Oven reheating preserves crispiness better than microwave.

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Keywords: Lebanese chicken, 7 spice chicken, Middle Eastern chicken, roasted chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, gluten-free chicken, paleo chicken

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