Lemon Chicken Delight: Easy Recipe for Juicy, Flavorful Meals
A succulent lemon chicken recipe that’s both easy to make and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Place marinated chicken on a baking tray and pour remaining marinade over them.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For more flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg