Sour Cream Marinated Chicken
This recipe takes juicy chicken thighs and smothers them in a creamy, dreamy marinade infused with tangy sour cream and fresh chives. It's a perfect weeknight meal that's guaranteed to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (or rice vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 + ½ teaspoons sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Using a whisk, mix the sour cream, chives, garlic, lemon juice (or vinegar), olive oil, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Place the chicken thighs in the bowl, and toss to coat each piece fully in the marinade.
- Place in the fridge to marinate for 60 minutes or up to 12 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F ( 205°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the chicken thighs 1 inch apart.
- Bake at 400 °F ( 205°C) for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when pierced with a cooking thermometer.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chopped chives.
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