Easy Onion Sage Chicken Thighs

Fair warning: this easy onion sage chicken thighs recipe is a little strange. But, trust me, it’s DELICIOUS. It has a thanksgiving flavor to it thanks to the sage, thyme, and bullion. It tastes like it’s infused with gravy. The reason I say the recipe is strange is that the base of the marinade calls for mayonnaise, water, and an egg yolk! This recipe is low-carb friendly, paleo-friendly, keto-friendly, etc.

This recipe is very simple and super easy. You simply mix together a few ingredients, marinate the chicken, and bake it for about 45 minutes. This is a great opportunity to use a large sheet pan and toss some cut-up vegetables like carrots, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, etc onto the pan as well. Add a little olive oil, salt, and pepper and coat to turn this into an easy sheet pan meal.

I recommend marinating the chicken for at least two hours, but you could marinate it for up to 24 hours.

This recipe calls for my favorite cut of chicken: bone in skin on thighs. Chicken thighs are one of the most forgiving cuts to cook. It doesn’t dry out nearly as easily as a chicken breast. And, the marinade keeps it even moister. All without making the skin soggy!

If you’re trying to reduce your dietary fat intake… You can substitute skinless thighs or even chicken breasts. Though, you may need to adjust the cooking time a bit. It’ll still be delicious, just maybe not quite as delicious. I love the extra fat from chicken skin. But, the marinade will still keep it very moist if you go the skinless route.

Looking for a side dish to go with these easy onion sage chicken thighs? How about some caramelized onion spoonbread: https://bit.ly/2XIHYqB Maybe you’re just looking for a dessert, how about some low-carb lemon cake? https://bit.ly/2PC8Kg1

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Easy Onion Sage Chicken Thighs

Author: Mary Ellis Cooking Method: Baked

Difficulty: Easy Prep Time 130 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 2 hrs 55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Servings

• 5-7 bone in skin on chicken thighs

Marinade

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp rubbed sage
• ¹⁄₂ tsp thyme
• ¹⁄₂ tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chicken bullion
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

1. Take all of the marinade ingredients and mix in a small bowl with a fork.
   
2. Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag and then add the marinade.
3. Shake the bag, coating the chicken and place in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
   
4. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
5. Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet.
   
6. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until chicken is browned and the internal temperature comes to 165 to 170°F.
7. Enjoy!