Description
Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken with a rich lemon butter sauce, creating a perfect balance of zesty and savory flavors. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both simple and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken dry, then season with salt and pepper.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and oregano.
- Bake Chicken: Place chicken in a baking dish, pour the lemon butter mixture over it, and bake for 35-40 minutes, until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or potatoes to the baking dish for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg