Description
Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is a tasty delight to try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless 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 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly in the lemon butter mixture.
- Transfer the chicken thighs to a baking dish, pouring any remaining marinade over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a golden finish, 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 before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon butter mixture for 1-2 hours before baking.
- Serve the chicken with a side of roasted vegetables or over a bed of rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg