Baked Chicken Thighs with Rosemary Recipe
Ladies, let’s be honest—weeknight dinners shouldn’t feel like a full-blown herb garden expedition or a Pinterest fail waiting to happen.
This baked chicken thighs with rosemary recipe goes fully vegan, delivering juicy, savory, aromatic goodness without a single bird involved.
Plant-based protein soaks in fragrant rosemary and garlic, roasting to golden perfection while making your kitchen smell like a five-star bistro.
Every bite hits earthy, herbaceous, and slightly sassy flavor notes, giving you instant “I actually know what I’m doing” confidence.
Serve for family, friends, or just yourself and watch impressed eyes glance at your beautifully roasted, guilt-free masterpiece.
Baked Chicken Thighs with Rosemary Recipe
A vegan baked chicken thighs with rosemary recipe using plant-based protein, infused with fresh rosemary, garlic, and olive oil, roasted golden.
Ingredients
- 2 cups seitan or extra-firm tofu pressed and sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme optional
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, rosemary, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Coat seitan or tofu slices evenly with the rosemary-garlic mixture.
- Arrange slices in baking dish; drizzle any remaining mixture on top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and slightly crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving, approx.)
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 15%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Marinate protein overnight for deeper herb infusion.
- Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika for subtle smokiness.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or herbed potatoes for Mediterranean flair.
