Basted Chicken Thighs Rubbed in Basil, Oregano and Sea Salt. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Generously season the chicken on both sides with the herb salt, rubbing underneath the skin. After resting, pat the chicken thighs dry once more to remove any excess moisture.
This version without skin and bones has a zesty rub of turmeric, paprika and chili powder.
Add chicken thighs and stir to coat.
Brighten up a plain piece of roasted chicken by slipping a few fresh herbs under the skin with this Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fresh Basil recipe.
You can have Basted Chicken Thighs Rubbed in Basil, Oregano and Sea Salt using 8 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Loosen the skin from each thigh, and place one or two of the basil leaves under the skin. First, sear spice rubbed chicken thighs, skin-side-down in a hot pan until the skin is brown, which renders some of the fat and makes sure that the skin won't be flabby. Second, we flip the chicken, add chicken stock and lemon juice to the pan and then slide everything into the oven to finish cooking. Chicken thighs are rubbed with butter (or duck fat), salt, garlic and pepper before roasting.
They are roasted until the skin is nice and crispy and the meat is juicy and Using a brush, slather the mixture on both sides of the chicken. You can also pour it over the thighs in a bowl and mix to coat the thighs. Chicken thighs cooked in a luscious, gluten-free creamy sun-dried tomato and basil sauce. Served with rice, it is the perfect fuss-free dinner. Remove the chicken thighs from the pan and set aside while you cook the onions, basil stalks (this adds a ton of flavor) and garlic until soft and translucent.