Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    476

Succulent chicken thighs, kissed with bright lemon and rich butter, baked to golden perfection. This simple yet elegant dish delivers a burst of flavor in every bite, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a sophisticated dinner party.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Cholesterol
    179 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    41 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    257 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. (1-2 minutes). Add the smashed garlic, lemon juice, and onion powder to the melted butter and set aside.

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Recipe View Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

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Recipe View Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

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Recipe View Brown the chicken thighs, skin-side down, until golden brown and crispy. (3-4 minutes). Flip the chicken over and brush the skin with the lemon-butter mixture. Pour the remaining butter mixture into the skillet.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. (about 30 minutes). An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Brush the skin with the pan juices every 10 minutes during baking.

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Recipe View Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Drizzle with the pan juices and garnish with fresh parsley.

For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lemon-butter mixture.
Serve with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 158 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Hassie Cartwright

    I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to put together, and the results are restaurant-quality.

  • Callie Torp

    Next time I will use bone-in, skin-on breasts. I think it will add a bit of moisture, plus more chicken!

  • Lucienne Frami

    This recipe is a game-changer! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the skin was perfectly crispy.

  • Salvador Okuneva

    The lemon-butter sauce is amazing! I used it on roasted vegetables as well, and it was delicious.

  • Misty Farrell

    Simple, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal. The family loved it!

  • Elisha Haag

    I was a bit skeptical about baking the chicken in the skillet, but it worked out perfectly. The chicken was moist and tender.

  • Franz Corwin

    I added some rosemary to the lemon-butter mixture, and it was a wonderful complement to the lemon and garlic.

  • Muriel Vonrueden

    I love that this recipe is low-carb and keto-friendly!

  • Cali Gerhold

    This is my new go-to chicken recipe. Thank you for sharing!

  • Rosie Hilpert

    This is the best chicken recipe I have ever made

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