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Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

Delicious and easy lemon garlic chicken thighs, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down in the skillet and cook until the skin is golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs and add minced garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add lemon juice and zest to the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Chicken, Garlic, Lemon
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