Best Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs Recipes

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BAKED LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN THIGHS



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Recipe for simple, juicy, Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs. Thighs smothered in butter and topped with lemon juice and herbs. The easiest butter chicken recipe.

Provided by Valentina's Corner

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 chicken thighs, boneless skinless
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice
1½ tsp italian seasoning
½ tsp ground paprika
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • Combine butter, lemon juice, and dry Italian seasoning together and mix.
  • Pat chicken thighs dry. Coat thighs with the lemon butter spread.
  • In a small bowl combine the paprika, pepper, salt and garlic powder.
  • Generously coat thighs with the seasoning.
  • Bake at 400°F for 35 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 196 mg, Sodium 524 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN THIGHS



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This easy and flavorful recipe for Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs is seared in butter then baked with lemon slices. It's a succulent and filling one-pan weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Provided by Silvia

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5-6 chicken thighs
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 whole lemon, (sliced)
salt and pepper, (to taste)
fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Pat dry chicken with paper towels. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside
  • In a cast iron skillet melt butter and add oil in medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 4-5 minutes of each side or until skin starts to turn golden brown. Turn chicken skin-side up and add in lemon slices and thyme.
  • Transfer skillet to 425F degrees oven and bake for 25 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken registers 165F degrees.
  • Optional to broil for 2 minutes to get the skin crispy and deep golden brown.

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