Description
A bright and garlicky chicken dish that is simple to make and full of flavor, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (or 390°F if your oven runs hot).
- Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add honey or Dijon if using.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over it and toss to coat. Marinate in the fridge if time allows.
- Add lemon slices around the chicken.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until cooked through (check with a thermometer for 165°F).
- Broil for 1 to 3 minutes for browning if desired.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Thighs are more forgiving than breasts and stay juicy; marinate for 2-8 hours for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, baked chicken, garlic, easy dinner