Looking for something new and creative to add to your chicken recipes? At The Paleo Diet®, we love trying new combinations of flavors and seasonings in every dish we create. This incredible combination of citrus and artichoke brings a zesty flavor to the dinner table and is perfect when entertaining friends and family.
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tsp cracked pepper
- 3 lemons, 1 sliced and 2 juiced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 c artichoke hearts packed in water
- 1 tbsp salt-free Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Preheat oven to 425 °F.
- In a medium-sized Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onions for 2-3 minutes.
- Pat chicken dry and season well with cracked pepper. In stages, sear chicken on both sides. Should be around 5 minutes each side. Set aside.
- In a bowl whisk together lemon juice, lemon slices, garlic, artichoke hearts, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to Dutch oven. Pour in the lemon juice/artichoke mixture. Sprinkle lightly with additional freshly ground pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Place in oven and roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Serve hot and enjoy!