Description
Baked Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs are a mouthwatering dish that combines zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, delivering juicy, flavorful chicken that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 fresh lemons
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, juice from two lemons, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring even coating.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg