Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs

Name: Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon onion powder; 4 (8 ounce) skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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These delicious lemon garlic chicken thighs are low carb, keto friendly, and easy enough for a weeknight meal. Guaranteed to impress the pickiest eaters! Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, rice, or alongside your favorite vegetables.

Recipe by France C

Updated on March 31, 2023

Looking down at a skillet of baked lemon butter chicken thighs.

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon onion powder
4 (8 ounce) skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place 3 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in a microwave oven until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Smash garlic cloves with the side of a chef's knife and add garlic to the warm butter. Stir in lemon juice and onion powder; set aside.

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Sprinkle both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, skin-side down, for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and brush skin with lemon-butter mixture. Pour remaining butter mixture into skillet and remove from heat.

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Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Brush skin every 10 minutes with pan juices.

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Remove skillet from the oven and place chicken on a serving platter. Drizzle chicken with pan juices and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

510	Calories
34g	Fat
7g	Carbs
41g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 510
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g	44%
Saturated Fat 14g	68%
Cholesterol 179mg	60%
Sodium 257mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 41g
Vitamin C 7mg	35%
Calcium 34mg	3%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 398mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.