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Baked Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

These baked chicken thighs with chickpeas and tomatoes are great for a healthy and satisfying dish that's easy to throw together on a busy weeknight!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

  • 15 ounces chickpeas, (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 large tomato, (finely chopped)
  • 1 large onion, (coarsely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs, (skinned and trimmed of visible fat)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, (extra virgin)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a 9″ x 9″ baking dish, combine the chickpeas, chopped tomato, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
    15 ounces chickpeas, 1 large tomato, 1 large onion, 2 cloves garlic
  • In a small cup or ramekin, mix together the oregano, salt, and pepper.
    ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Sprinkle a ½ tsp of the spice mix over the chickpea mixture in the baking dish and stir to combine. Then, rub the remaining spice mix into the chicken.
  • Place the chicken on top of the chickpea mixture in the baking dish. Drizzle everything with the oil, then sprinkle the chicken with the paprika.
    4 bone-in chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and place in the oven to bake for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for 15 to 20 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings. Each serving is 1 chicken thigh.
If possible, I recommend making your own chickpeas instead of using canned. You can make a large batch and freeze them in 15 oz portions for easy future use.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Baked Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.9
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.2
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2.2
g
Cholesterol
 
64.3
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
563.3
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
253.2
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
17.4
g
6
%
Fiber
 
4.2
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4.6
g
5
%
Protein
 
30.6
g
61
%
Net carbs
 
13.2
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.