Description
Lemon Butter Baked Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs baked in a zesty lemon butter sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish, skin side up. Pour the lemon butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding sliced vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to the baking dish for a complete meal.
- You can also substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg