Description
Oven-baked chicken thighs with lemon, a simple and delicious recipe that offers a comforting meal with citrus and garlic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 cloves of garlic (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- In a bowl, mix the juice and zest of the lemons, chopped garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the lemon mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- If desired, add fresh rosemary sprigs for extra flavor.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is golden and fully cooked.
- Take out of the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe pairs well with rice or vegetables.
- For a crispier skin, you can broil the chicken for a few additional minutes after baking.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Oven-baked chicken, lemon chicken, easy recipe, comfort food, chicken thighs