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Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Juicy baked chicken thighs infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in skin-on
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp honey optional
Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon slices

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, oregano, onion powder, and honey.
  3. Pat chicken thighs dry and coat thoroughly with marinade.
  4. Arrange chicken skin side up in baking dish.
  5. Marinate 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Broil 2–3 minutes for crisp skin if desired.
  8. Rest 5 minutes, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Marinating longer deepens flavor. Boneless thighs cook faster.