Description
Simple and flavorful baked chicken thighs with lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish.
- Pour the lemon-herb mixture over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables or rice.
- For extra flavor, you can add lemon slices to the baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: baked lemon chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe, lemon herb chicken, oven baked chicken, simple dinner