Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    342 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic

A fast, inexpensive dinner shouldn't sacrifice deliciousness. We marinate chicken thighs in garlic and lemon and bake them up for a quick weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) (about 1 1/2 -2 lbs)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and smashed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest about 1/2 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes or more if you like it spicy
  • 3/4 teaspoon Course kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl, add all the ingredients except the chicken and stir together. Place chicken thighs into a ziplock bag, pour the marinade over and mix around until all the chicken is coated. Seal the bag and marinate for a few minutes (or up to a day, in the fridge).
  3. Pour the chicken and the marinade into an oven safe dish (an 8" x 8" is perfect) and arrange so chicken is in a single layer. Bake for 25-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through (an internal temperature of 165°F).
  4. If you want a darker top, broil on high for a minute before removing from oven.
  5. Let the chicken rest, covered with foil, for 10 minutes or so. Serve with the pan juices and some lemon slices.

Notes

  • If you want a lot of sauce, cook in a smaller dish with the pieces closer together. If you like less liquid, use a larger dish and spread them out a bit further.
  • If you like the flavor of garlic, but don't want to eat whole pieces, remove the crushed pieces before you bake the chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 161mg (54%) Sodium 156mg (7%) Potassium 472mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 235IU (5%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Potassium 472mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 235IU 5%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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