Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for juicy garlic lemon chicken thighs, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 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, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: garlic lemon chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe, baked chicken, lemon chicken, weeknight dinner