Description
A delightful dish featuring crispy chicken thighs paired with whipped ricotta and roasted garlic for a rich and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head of garlic
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for whipped ricotta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with a little olive oil and wrap it in aluminum foil.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet, skin side up. Place the wrapped garlic on the same baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Unwrap the garlic for the last 10 minutes of roasting to allow it to caramelize.
- While the chicken is roasting, prepare the whipped ricotta. In a food processor, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins into the ricotta mixture. Blend again until well combined.
- Serve the crispy chicken thighs with a generous dollop of whipped ricotta on the side, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the seasoning for a few hours or overnight.
- Substitute the ricotta with cream cheese for a richer texture, or add herbs like basil or chives to the whipped ricotta for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg