Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dinner option, bursting with zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Bone-in Chicken Thighs
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined and fragrant.
- Marinate Chicken: Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the marinated chicken thighs in a baking dish, skin-side up, and tuck thinly sliced lemons around them.
- Bake Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Garnish: Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Consider boneless chicken thighs for easier eating.
- Use avocado oil instead of olive oil if preferred.
- Make your own lemon pepper seasoning for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg