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Lemon and mustard chicken thighs

This a super-easy and tasty recipe for a midweek family meal. Serve it with mashed potato and a green salad.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Cuisine: French
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chopped thyme or rosemary
  • 1 lemon - zest and juice
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced/crushed
  • Salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Mix the mustard, oil , garlic, herb, lemon zest & juice together.
  2. Put the chicken in a large bowl and pour over the marinade. Rub the mixture into the chicken pieces, making sure they are well covered.
  3. Rest for at least half an hour or, if you can, marinate it in the fridge overnight.
  4. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  5. Put the chicken and the marinade into an oven-proof dish, then season with salt and pepper.
  6. Roast in the oven for about 45 minutes until golden and cooked through.