Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs with Dill Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
• 1 tbsp dijon or German mustard
• juice of 1 lemon
• a couple pinches salt
• 2 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp dried dill
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tbsp baking powder
• 4 tbsp plain thick greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 3 tablespoons mayo
• juice of 1 large lemon
• a handful fresh dill
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp Aleppo or any chili pepper
• pinch of salt

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F.

2. 2

   Dab the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and place them into an oven-safe dish, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Allow the chicken to come up to room temperature for about 30 minutes before seasoning.

3. 3

   Drizzle the chicken with the avocado or olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, onion powder, dried dill, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, and baking powder. Mix well to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Bake at 425F for an initial 35 minutes. Remove from the oven, spoon the bottom pan juices over the chicken, and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Make the sauce by processing the greek yogurt (or sour cream), mayo, juice of 1 large lemon, fresh dill, onion powder, Aleppo pepper, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the oven and serve warm with the dill sauce.