Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs
A comforting and elegant dish made with juicy chicken thighs, garlic, and a zesty lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (one for juice, one for slices)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and add the minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon slices around it.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure to let your chicken thighs come to room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Use a cast-iron skillet for a lovely sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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