Crispy Lemon Chicken Thighs

Made from scratch with just minutes of prep, baked lemon chicken is a simple recipe to impress family or friends without a lot of fuss. Pair it with roasted green beans and potatoes for a hearty and delicious meal!

Why You’ll Love This Chicken

Extra fast prep, just minutes!
Fresh and flavorful, doesn’t need many ingredients but packs great flavor.
Super juicy chicken with crispy skin.
Pairs well with almost any side from scalloped potatoes to garlic butter rice.

How to Make Lemon Chicken

These fresh chicken thighs come together quickly and easily.

Combine all ingredients and marinate the chicken.
Roast until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, broil to crisp up the skin if desired.
Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired and serve.

Quick Tips

The rack is optional but helps the chicken crisp on the bottom.
Be sure to season the chicken generously with salt.
If you have lemon pepper seasoning in the pantry, use it in place of (or along with) the salt for extra flavor.
Split chicken breasts will work in this recipe, roast at 425°F for 40-50 minutes.
Boneless chicken breasts (5-6 oz each) will need to roast at 400°F for 24-27 minutes.

What to Serve with Lemon Chicken

Lemon chicken casserole tastes terrific served over pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce. Fondant potatoes and roasted asparagus would be elegant and taste excellent paired with this entrée.

Got Leftovers?

You won’t want to waste one bite of this delicious dish! For any leftovers, store them in an airtight container or zippered bag and either pop in the fridge or freezer to save for later!

If Refrigerated, the leftovers will last for up to four days.
If Frozen, leftovers should last up to four months, if you can resist them that long!

When ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator before reheating. Then bake in a 350°F oven for ½ hour or until it reaches the poultry safe temperature of 165°F.

Chicken for Dinner?

Chicken Piccata – topped with a lemony white wine sauce!
Oven Baked Chicken Breasts – classic dinner option
Baked Chicken Thighs – a simple & delicious main dish!
Roasted Rosemary Chicken – elegantly flavored
Creamy Lemon Chicken – ready in 30 mins!

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