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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs baked in a zesty lemon butter sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
Marinade
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Bake the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the marinated chicken thighs in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like rosemary or basil to the marinade.

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