Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
These Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs are easy to make, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. A perfect, flavorful dish for any occasion!
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, coating each piece well.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 53gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 726mgPotassium: 909mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 542IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
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