Juicy Roasted Chicken in Tomato Marinade

This Juicy Mediterranean Roasted Chicken is packed with bold flavors from a tomato-based marinade with balsamic vinegar, garlic, and warm spices. Roasted to perfection in just 35 minutes, it’s tender, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with maroulosalata, Mediterranean rice pilaf, and tzatziki for a complete meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 garlic cloves, grated
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• salt, to taste
• freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Mediterranean rice pilaf
• tzatziki
• maroulosalata

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a...: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
2. 2Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together...: Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
3. 3Marinate the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry...: Marinate the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes (or up to overnight for deeper flavor).
4. 4Roast: Place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up...: Roast: Place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown.
5. 5Rest & Serve: Let the chicken rest for...: Rest & Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with maroulosalata, Mediterranean rice pilaf, and tzatziki for a delicious meal!