Description
A flavorful dish combining succulent chicken thighs with a zesty lemon and garlic marinade, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for baking and garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the bowl and use your hands to massage the marinade thoroughly into each piece.
- Arrange in baking dish: Transfer the seasoned chicken thighs to a baking dish and nestle lemon slices on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown; check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for maximum flavor, and consider side dishes like roasted veggies or creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon chicken, garlic chicken, roasted chicken, easy dinner