Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
A simple yet captivating dish featuring chicken thighs marinated in a zesty lemon garlic mixture, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the lemon garlic mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over them.
- Bake the chicken thighs for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Garnish the chicken with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes. Marinating overnight deepens the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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