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    February 29, 2024 ☆ lunch+dinner

    An Easy Recipe Using Chicken Thighs That Is Mouthwatering

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    Let me tell you about this easy recipe using chicken thighs I created it during a camping trip with my boyfriend Clay in Dahlonega, Georgia. It's all about chicken thighs—juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor. Originally, it was just a mishmash of chicken, veggies, and woodfired garlic seasoning. But we loved it so much that I had to recreate it at home, tweaking and tasting it until it was absolutely perfect.

    Now, picture this: juicy chicken thighs, skin crisped up in bacon grease, surrounded by a rainbow of veggies – red onions, bell peppers, poblano peppers, carrots, and mini potatoes. And the secret ingredient? Kinders Woodfired Garlic Seasoning. It's like a flavor bomb that explodes in your mouth with every bite, turning a simple dish into a gourmet masterpiece.

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    overhead shot of the chicken in black serving tray
    Close up of the chicken thighs
    overhead shot of the chicken in black serving tray

    How to Craft the Perfect Chimichurri Sauce!

    Now, let's talk about chimichurri, the cherry on top of this dish. It's a tangy, herby sauce that takes this dish to the next level. My version leans heavy on the cilantro because I'm all about that bold flavor, but you can tweak it however you like. The beauty of chimichurri is its versatility – it adds a zingy freshness that cuts through the richness of the chicken and veggies, leaving your taste buds begging for more!

    chimichurri sauce ingredients with a photo collage of completed chimichurri sauce on top

    Cilantro Chimmichurri

    Traditional chimichurri is all about the olive oil, red onion, red wine vinegar, onion, and parsley, giving it that classic herby flavor. But hold on—we're flipping the script and throwing cilantro into the mix. Yep, cilantro chimichurri is about to blow your mind with its bold, citrusy vibes. Trust me, once you try it, there's no going back to plain old parsley!

    Click here to get the recipe!

    What Is the Best Chicken Seasoning? Kinders Woodfired Garlic Seasoning

    Okay, let me rave about this seasoning for a sec. This post is in no way sponsored Kinders Woodfired Garlic Seasoning is just my FAVORITE—always there to save the day with its smoky, garlicky goodness. Seriously, it's like a flavor bomb that explodes in your mouth. Whether you're sprinkling it on chicken, veggies, or even popcorn (trust me, it's amazing), this stuff takes every dish to flavor town!

    photo collage of kinders seasoning over raw veggies & chicken

    How To Make This Easy Chicken Thigh Recipe: Simple Steps, Spectacular Results

    Now, here's the best part: this recipe is stupidly easy to make. Just season up your chicken thighs, toss 'em on a baking sheet with your seasoned veggies, and let the oven do the work. While everything's roasting to golden perfection, whip up a batch of chimichurri sauce for that extra oomph. Seriously, it's so easy, you'll wonder why you ever bothered with complicated recipes in the first place.

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    Chimichurri ingredients.
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    Chicken sheet pan ingredients.
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    Mix together woodfired garlic seasoning & butter.
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    Spread butter between the skin & meat. Spread bacon grease on top of the skin.
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    Arrange the veggies and chicken on a sheet pan & bake.

    Unleashing Flavor in Dahlonega's Wilderness

    When Clay and I went to Dahlonega—where the aroma of pine trees mingles with the crackle of campfires, and every breath feels like a taste of adventure. Nestled in the heart of Georgia's wilderness, this picturesque haven became the backdrop for an unforgettable culinary escapade during a camping trip with my boyfriend, Clay.

    Close up shot of campfire chicken

    With each sizzle of the cast-iron skillet and waft of woodsmoke, we embraced the beauty of outdoor cooking, infusing our dishes with the essence of nature itself. And as we savored each bite, we knew that this delicious adventure would be etched into our memories forever.

    If you’ve given my easy recipe using chicken thighs a try, I would be so grateful if you would rate the recipe with a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below! 

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    This easy recipe using chicken thighs is all about chicken thighs—juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor and delicious roasted veggies!

    • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    CHICKEN

     

    • BONE IN/SKIN-ON CHICKEN THIGHS 4 COUNT

    • 2 TBSP. BACON GREASE

    • 4 tablespoon WOODFIRED GARLIC SEASONING

    • 4 tablespoon UNSALTED BUTTER SOFTENED

     

     

    VEGGIES

     

    • 4 tablespoon UNSALTED BUTTER, MELTED

    • 1 tablespoon WOODFIRE GARLIC SEASONING

    • 1 LARGE RED ONION, CUT INTO HALF MOONS AND SEPARATED

    • 16 OZ BAG RAINBOW BABY CARROTS

    • 16 OZ BAG HONEY GOLD NIBBLES BABY POTATOES

    • 4 CLOVES OF GARLIC, ROUGHLY CHOPPED

    • 1 GREEN BELL PEPPER, SLICED

    • 1 YELLOW BELL PEPPER, SLICED

    • 1 POBLANO PEPPER, CHOPPED

    • SALT AND PEPPER

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to  400°F.

    2. In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the woodfired garlic seasoning.

    3. Slightly separate the skin from the chicken and spread roughly a tablespoon on each chicken thigh and then spread the bacon grease on the top of the chicken skin. Set aside.

    4. Prepare all of your veggies and arrange them on a nonstick sheet pan. Mix the melted butter and the rest of the woodfired garlic seasoning, salt, and pepper,  then pour it onto the veggies and mix to make sure they are coated.

    5. Wiggle the chicken thighs onto the sheet pan with the veggies. Cook for 30-35 minutes. Then crisp the skin up and brown it under the broiler for a few minutes. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

    6. While the chicken is cooking, add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until everything is chopped up and smooth, then pop it in the fridge until the chicken is done.

    7. Top the chicken with the chimichurri, then serve!

    • Author: dinnercult
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30-35 minuets
    • Category: Dinner Favorites
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

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