Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Seasoned chicken thighs cooked to a golden brown perfection with lemons.
Servings 6
Calories 269kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil (divided use)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ Tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 to 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin on (about 2-3 pounds)
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
Optional garnishes:
- lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Whisk together 3 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1 ½ Tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme and ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pat 4 to 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin on dry. With clean hands or wearing disposable gloves, work your way under the chicken skin on all the pieces until the skin is loosened and you can get to most of the area under the skin.
- Work the olive oil/seasoning mixture onto the chicken meat and under the skin, then pull the skin down so it looks normal again. Rub remaining mixture into the chicken skin.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil and 1 Tablespoon salted butter over medium to medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or oven safe/skillet.
- Sear the chicken thighs, in batches of 3-4 pieces at a time, in the oil-butter mixture for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden. It doesn’t need to be cooked all the way (you're just getting them brown).
- If not using an oven safe pan, transfer the chicken to an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet or baking dish.
- Place the pan onto the middle rack of the oven and bake until cooked through (a meat thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the thigh, not touching the bone, should read 165F degrees). This will take 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the thickness and size of the thighs.
- Remove the chicken. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley (if using). Then serve.
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 154mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.2g
