Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy, tender chicken thighs with a rich lemon-garlic butter sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, delivering a burst of flavor that will impress your family and friends. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can enjoy this delightful meal that pairs wonderfully with rice or fresh vegetables to soak up every drop of the irresistible sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- In a medium pan over medium heat, melt half of the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and chicken broth to the pan; stir to combine.
- Place seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up in the baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Broil on high for an additional 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg