Dinner for 3
Roasted Chicken Thighs
Bone-in chicken thighs roast with a spiced lime coating until the skin is crisp and the meat reaches safe doneness.
$4.68for 4 servings
$1.17 per serving$4.68 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.86Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Mix oil, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs and place them skin-side up in the dish.
- Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
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