Description
Crispy and juicy lemon herb chicken thighs with a zesty flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken thighs evenly with the marinade.
- Place chicken skin-side up on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: lemon herb chicken, crispy chicken thighs, easy dinner recipe