Description
These baked lemon butter chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. With garlic, lemon, and butter, this skillet-to-oven dish balances brightness and richness for a weeknight-friendly yet guest-worthy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 4 (8-oz) skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt 3 tbsp butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in smashed garlic, lemon juice, and onion powder. Set aside.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat remaining 1 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken skin-side down for 3–4 minutes.
- Flip chicken, brush with lemon-butter mixture, and pour remaining mixture into the skillet. Remove from heat.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes with pan juices, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to a platter, drizzle with pan juices, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add rosemary or thyme for extra herb flavor.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs (reduce bake time to ~20 minutes).
- Dredge chicken in flour before browning for a crispier finish.
- Add white wine or chicken broth for extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet-to-Oven Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
