Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs: Easy, Juicy Dinner for Any Night
A delightful and easy recipe for juicy lemon garlic chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Coat chicken thighs with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be used in salads or wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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