Our lunch suggestion today will make you feel like you’re dining at a restaurant. Red wine baked chicken thighs, a refined dish with easy preparation. You’ll fall in love with this recipe!
Ingredients for red wine baked chicken thighs:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups red wine
- Fresh chopped parsley to taste
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Poultry seasoning
- 6 chicken thighs (adjust quantity as needed)
- 6 chicken thighs with drumettes (adjust quantity as needed)
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium chopped onion
How to prepare red wine baked chicken thighs:
- In a container, add the chicken thighs and drumettes
- Pour in the red wine
- Marinate in red wine for 2 hours
- While marinating, prepare the seasoning: mix garlic, onion, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, poultry seasoning, and salt/pepper
- Blend into a paste or finely chop and mash
- After marinating, apply the seasoning to each piece and let rest for 30 minutes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Place chicken in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for about 1 hour
- Time may vary by oven – keep an eye on it
- Serve and enjoy!
Suggestions:
Keep chicken pieces with skin and bones for juicy results. Marinate ahead for better flavor absorption. Let chicken rest in red wine for at least 2 hours before baking. Add sides like onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes to the pan for extra flavor. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
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