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January 28, 2015

Oven Roasted Black Pepper Chicken

These juicy and peppery chicken thighs are ideal for your weeknight dinner rotation!

Oven Roasted Black Pepper Chicken by PictureTheRecipe.com Chicken thighs are a staple meat in my fridge. Not only do they have a deeper flavor than breast meat…they are juicier, cost-effective and super versatile to whip into a quick dinner. One of my all time favorite way to prepare dark meat chicken is this black pepper chicken marinated chicken that you simply oven roast. It has become a staple in my family since my aunt Flavy first made it for us over 12 years ago at her house.

Black Pepper Roasted Chicken at PictureTheRecipe com The recipe is so simple that I’ve never actually written it down before today and I’ve always just eye-balled the ingredients. But, the flavors have never failed to disappoint and it turns out delicious…no matter what…so I finally decided to write out just to to share with you. It’s a fool-proof recipe really!

Roasted Black Pepper Chicken by PictureTheRecipe com In the recipe, I do use ginger-garlic paste which is a staple in Indian cooking and it’s available in specialty Indian stores here in the U.S. However, you can just use freshly grated garlic and ginger instead; or use separate garlic paste and ginger paste (easily available at most stores like Wal-Mart); or you can make your own paste by pounding equal amounts of fresh ginger and garlic in a pestle and mortar.

Another thing to note for all you breast lover’s out there, while you can substitute the bone-in, skin on chicken thighs with breast meat for this recipe…I strongly urge you to re-think that! This marinade on skinless breast meat just doesn’t do it justice…trust me! If you’re icky about eating chicken off the bone…try boneless chicken thighs with the skin instead. If you’re icky about the skin too… well then I’m sorry, move on there’s nothing for you here… we can’t be friends 😉 . Black Pepper Roasted Chicken Recipe- PictureTheRecipe com (Part1)

Black Pepper Roasted Chicken Recipe- PictureTheRecipe.com (Part2) Black Pepper Roasted Chicken Recipe- PictureTheRecipe.com

Oven Roasted Black Pepper Chicken
2015-01-28 22:26:27
Serves 4
These juicy and peppery chicken thighs are ideal for your weeknight dinner rotation!
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 6 Chicken thighs (bone-in)
  2. 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste (or 1/2 tbsp grated garlic + 1/2 tbsp grated fresh ginger)
  3. 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  4. 1 tsp Salt (or according to taste)
  5. 1 tbsp fresh ground pepper (I like it a little coarsely ground)
  6. Juice of 1/2 lime
  7. 1 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Rinse and trim any excess fat off your chicken thighs, then make three slits in the meat to the bone. (This helps the marinade flavor just the skin of the chicken but the inner meat too)
  2. Mix together the garlic- ginger paste , Worcestershire sauce, salt, freshly ground black pepper and squeeze in the juice of half a lime.
  3. Spoon over the mixed marinade over the chicken thighs (you can do it in a zip lock bag if touching chicken makes you squeamish) and massage it into the chicken to coat both sides well. Cover and let the chicken marinade in the fridge for anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight.
  4. Pre-heat your oven to 400F and arrange your chicken in an oven proof skillet or casserole dish and roast the chicken for 40 minutes (or more depending on the size of your chicken...but keep in mind the slits will help cook the chicken faster than if you didn't score them) until the skin turns a lovely golden and the juices run clear when you poke it with a knife.
  5. Garnish with some freshly chopped cilantro (parsley works too) and serve hot with fresh veggies, rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
  1. - You can adjust the quantities according to your taste...but don't skimp the black pepper as it is called "Black Pepper" Roasted Chicken
  2. - If you don't have ginger-garlic paste ~ you can just use freshly grated garlic and ginger instead; or use separate garlic paste and ginger paste (easily available at most stores like Wal-Mart); or you can make your own paste by pounding equal amounts of fresh ginger and garlic in a pestle and mortar.
By Noreen (PictureTheRecipe.com)
Adapted from Aunty Flavy
Adapted from Aunty Flavy
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  1. Runelle says

    January 29, 2015 at 11:52 am

    looks lovely.
    also like the fonts of the title with pepper sprnkled all over it

    Reply
    • Noreen says

      January 30, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks Runelle, nice of you to notice the font too 🙂

      Reply
  2. ChiO says

    January 30, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Looks amazing! your pictures are so vivid. Welldone.

    Reply
    • Noreen says

      January 30, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Abishai says

    February 1, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    Looks so Yum! A must try for sure…I love stupid simple yet delicious recipes….You Rock ! Do you have posts on Sandwich recipes ? so sorry to ask as am strapped for time to search the blog… hope it ain’t too generic. Pls let me know. Thanks and Big cheers from Tamilnadu INDIA !!! Both I and my wife Christina have subscribed moments ago….:)

    Reply
    • Noreen says

      February 1, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks Abishai! I think I only have a few of sandwich recipes- Chipotle Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Caramelized Pork (My personal favorite) and Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches .

      Reply
  4. Lea Andersen says

    February 11, 2015 at 3:39 am

    What a nice recipe to try. The last time I try cooking a dish for my husband was on his birthday since I am that busy and I have nothing new to cook.Valentines is coming, so I think this will be the best treat for him, a plate of this partnered with a glass of bourbon whisky from the best bar in hong kong is the best!

    Reply
  5. Winnie says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Hi Noreen, is it possible that I skip the ginger and garlic paste?
    WIll it effect the taste much?

    Reply
    • Noreen says

      August 19, 2015 at 6:37 am

      The ginger-garlic is quite vital for this one. If you don’t have a pre-mixed paste, at least grate/mince 1-2 cloves of garlic into it. You can skip the ginger.

      Reply
  6. Etoya says

    April 9, 2016 at 7:21 am

    Tried this today and it came out perfect. Hubby doesn’t like garlic so i used the ginger paste alone and parsely instead of cilantro and it was yum! Wish I could post a picture. Thanks Noreen.

    Reply
  7. Prarthana says

    February 7, 2017 at 3:34 am

    Hi Noreen
    Your black pepper chicken recipe sounds pretty good. I m from India and doubtful of getting Worcestershire sauce. Is there any substitute for Worcestershire. Please reply.

    Reply
  8. CJ says

    May 2, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    this was amazing.. thanks.. i will be making this chicken again..

    made it with brinjal masala and an onion salad

    (( my picture of facebook.. NOT SPAM i promise! https://scontent.fhou1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31870615_10157878189313636_5911572782688239616_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=0519ad005087b2a3c9a321f35f09d597&oe=5B92B81B ))

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