How to Make Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a juicy, flavorful chicken thigh, and this recipe for baked lemon butter chicken thighs is sure to become a family favorite. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.

The combination of tangy lemon and rich butter creates a deliciously creamy sauce that perfectly complements the tender, succulent chicken thighs. This dish is easy to prepare and is sure to impress even t...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 (8 ounce) skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place 3 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in a microwave oven until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Smash garlic cloves with the side of a chef's knife and add garlic to the warm butter. Stir in lemon juice and onion powder; set aside.
  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, skin-side down, for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and brush skin with lemon-butter mixture. Pour remaining butter mixture into skillet and remove from heat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Brush skin every 10 minutes with pan juices.
  • Remove skillet from the oven and place chicken on a serving platter. Drizzle chicken with pan juices and garnish with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    510 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 179mg
    • Sodium: 257mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 398mg