Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Butter, and Thyme
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
301 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Butter, and Thyme
Description
Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Butter, and Thyme centers on eight well-seasoned chicken thighs dressed liberally with a butter mixture enriched with fresh thyme, garlic powder, and lemon zest. Rubbing the seasoning under the skin maximizes flavor penetration while preserving skin integrity is key to crisping during roasting.
The thighs roast for an hour at 350°F, allowing gentle cooking that retains juiciness and develops crisp skin. Using bone-in, skin-on thighs helps keep the meat tender and moist throughout cooking. If the skin lacks desired crispness or color after roasting, the recipe suggests broiling briefly to achieve a golden-brown finish without burning.
The finished thighs deliver a balance of savory butteriness, herbaceous thyme, and aromatic lemon, with a crispy exterior and tender interior. They can be rested post-roasting to allow juices to redistribute for juicy bites. This style of roasted chicken thigh makes for a comforting main dish suitable for dinner or meal prep.
Notes suggest the option to squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken after baking for added brightness. The provided nutrition details exclude added salt or optional ingredients, so seasoning can be adjusted to taste before cooking.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thigh about 2 lbs, bone-in, skin-on
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons thyme or 2 teaspoons dried, fresh leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- lemon see notes, zest of one
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the melted butter (4 tablespoons), fresh thyme (2 tablespoons), garlic powder (1 teaspoon), lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Spread the butter mixture on both sides of the chicken thighs and carefully under the skin, making sure to pull the skin back over the chicken and being careful not to tear it.
- Place the chicken skin side up on a half baker's sheet and roast at 350 degrees F for one hour.
- If the skin is not browned or as crispy as you desire, broil on high for a few minutes after the hour is up (being careful not to burn it!).
- Remove chicken from pan and allow to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For enhanced lemon flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken right after baking.
- Be careful not to tear the skin when applying the butter mixture beneath it to retain moisture and crispness during roasting.
- Rest the chicken for at least 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute.
- Adjust salt to taste, as the nutrition data does not account for added seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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