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Close-up of juicy, pan-seared chicken thighs with crispy skin, garnished with fresh cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

What Makes Perfect Chicken Thigh Recipes? Try This

Discover a simple yet flavorful way to prepare chicken thighs with this recipe. It combines tender chicken with sweet kumquats and red onion for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Broiling 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Global Fusion
Calories: 341
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup kumquats sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • fresh basil for garnishing

Equipment

  • Cast iron dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place the chicken thighs, sliced kumquats, and red onion in a cast iron or oven-safe dish. Drizzle olive oil over everything and use your fingers to make sure everything is coated, including both sides of the chicken.
  3. Season the chicken with the dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 40-50 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. If you want the top of the chicken more golden, turn the top broiler on for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 324mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

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