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Lemon Butter Baked Chicken: A Flavor Explosion Awaiting You

Lemon Butter Baked Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs baked in a zesty lemon butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish, skin side up. Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown.
  5. For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken thighCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mg

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can use skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs.
  • To add a twist, try incorporating capers or olives into the lemon butter mixture for a briny flavor.

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