This is finger-licking good! Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cucumber Avocado Salad * adapted from “Shred happens “ For the Chicken Thighs: 4 chicken thighs 1 red onion, thinly sliced Juice of 1 large lemon 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tbsp garlic powder 1/2 tbsp dried oregano 1 tbsp sumac (for sauce paste) Extra sumac or chili-lime seasoning for topping (optional) For the Cucumber Avocado Salad: 2 Persian cucumbers, finely diced 1 small avocado, cubed 1/4 small red onion finely diced 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Optional: Lemon juice (to taste) Instructions: For the Chicken Thighs: 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). 2. Prepare the onions: Thinly slice 1 red onion and place the slices at the base of an oven-safe dish. 3. Place chicken in a large bowl. 4. Make the sauce paste: Adding to the bowl of chicken, combine the juice of 1 large lemon, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp dried oregano, and 1 tbsp sumac. Mix thoroughly with chicken. 5. Place the chicken thighs on top of the sliced onions in the dish 6. Roast the chicken: Place the chicken in the oven and roast for an initial 35 minutes at 425°F. After 35 minutes, this is optional, you can turn on the broiler and cook for another 2-3 minutes, but keep your eye on it so it does not burn. 7. Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest. For the Cucumber Avocado Salad: 1. Prepare the salad: Finely dice 2 Persian cucumbers, cube 1 small avocado, and finely dice 1/4 of a small red onion (about 3 tbsp). 2. Mix the salad: In a bowl, combine the diced cucumber, avocado, red onion, and 2 tbsp of fresh cilantro. Add 1/2 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss everything together. 3. Optional: Taste the salad and adjust with lemon juice if desired. To Serve: 1. Plate the roasted chicken thighs with the cucumber avocado salad. #shredded #chicken #roasted #salad #mediterranean #greek #orthopedics #surgerytiktok #dad #dadsoftiktok #doctor #learnontiktok #easyrecipe #mealprep #quickrecipes #simple #delicious #bulk #bulkingseason #protein #pan #castiron @Lodge Cast Iron #superbowl #sunday