Description
Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Thigh Pieces recipe combines zesty lemon and aromatic garlic for a flavorful, juicy, restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thigh pieces (bone-in for juicier meat)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (adds brightness and tenderizes)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced finely)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for moisture and searing)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (adds earthy notes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 2 pieces lemon wedges (for extra brightness)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Add chicken thigh pieces, toss well to coat, then rest for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and warm an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat chicken skin dry, place pieces skin-side down in skillet, and cook until golden brown (5-6 minutes).
- Flip thighs, transfer skillet to the oven, and roast for 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken to a platter, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken