Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken
25 minutes, plus optional overnight marinade
American
Dinner just got a flavorful upgrade! These juicy lemony garlic-Parmesan chicken thighs pair perfectly with a fresh cherry tomato salad and Microwavable Basmati Rice. Now NEW & IMPROVED, Royal® Microwavable Basmati Rice is even fluffier and more flavorful, making it the perfect addition to this easy, delicious meal!
Ingredients
Lemony garlic-Parmesan chicken thighs
- 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp kosher salt, plus additional to taste
- ¾ cup 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tbsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp Aleppo pepper
- Zest from 1 lemon, juice from half
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Water, as needed to thin the marinade
- Cooking oil spray, as needed
Cherry tomato salad
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- Olive oil and kosher salt, as needed
To serve
- 1 package Royal® Ready to Heat Basmati Rice per serving
Preparation
- Add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, ground cloves, Aleppo pepper, lemon zest and juice, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan to a bowl. Stir to combine, adding a small splash of water as needed to thin the marinade to a paste-like consistency.
- Add the chicken thighs and toss until all sides are thoroughly coated. Cook right away or marinate for up to overnight, but no longer, to prevent the yogurt from breaking down the chicken.
- Spray a large baking sheet with cooking oil, arrange the chicken thighs in an even layer, and generously spray the tops with additional oil.
- Broil in your oven on high for about 12 minutes, or until charred and cooked through, keeping an eye on it as broiler temperatures vary widely. Alternatively, air fry at 425°F for approximately 12 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until cooked through.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely mince the parsley. Add both to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and toss to combine.
- Prepare the Royal® Ready to Heat Basmati Rice according to the package instructions.
- Plate the lemony garlic-parmesan chicken with the cherry tomato salad and warm Royal® Ready to Heat Basmati Rice.
