Fresh and fragrant these crispy skinned lemon chicken thighs are a delicious entrée with lots of flavor. We love baked chicken thighs and this citrusy version is an easy weeknight meal. 

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.

1. Combine all ingredients and marinate the chicken.
2. Roast until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, broil to crisp up the skin if desired.
3. 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.

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Crispy Lemon Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Author Holly Nilsson

A delicious entrée with a hint of sophistication.

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• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a pan with foil and place a baking rack on top (the rack is optional but helps the bottom crisp).

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss well to combine and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

• Place the chicken thighs on the rack and roast 35-40 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.

• Broil 2-3 minutes to crisp if desired. Serve with additional lemon wedges.

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 (6 oz each) will need to roast at 400°F for 24-27 minutes. 

Calories: 351, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 142mg, Sodium: 112mg, Potassium: 296mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 113IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

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