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Lemon Butter Baked Chicken: A Delicious Oven Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for Lemon Butter Baked Chicken, featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a flavorful lemon butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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 thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown.
  5. For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For a one-pan meal, add vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, or potatoes to the baking dish during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
  • Substitute chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer leaner meat, adjusting the cooking time to avoid drying them out.

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