Lemon Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
496 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Garlic Chicken
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This fresh and lively baked lemon chicken is the best. The secret is the lemon garlic marinade made with everyday ingredients. Use bone in or boneless chicken pieces for this lemon garlic chicken recipe.
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Ingredients
- 3 large cloves garlic minced
- 2 lemons zested
- ¼ cup lemon juice from zested lemons
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or other chicken pieces (breasts, legs, wings, etc.)
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, kosher salt, crushed red pepper flakes, honey, olive oil, oregano and parsley. Whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken pieces into a zip top storage bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Press the air out of the bag and seal. Massage the bag to completely coat the chicken pieces well with the lemon marinade.
- Let the chicken rest for 1-2 hours to soak in the flavors. When you're ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Position a wire rack over a rimmed sheet pan (to catch any drippings or juices).
- Place the chicken pieces on the wire rack (not touching) and bake for 35-40 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through baking.
- Pro-tip: Bake the chicken skin side down to start, then flip to skin side up at the halfway point to brown and crisp the skin if using bone-in skin-on chicken.
- Sprinkle with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice to serve.
- Chicken can be served hot or chilled for a picnic.
Notes
- Note: Depending on your chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, legs or wings and whether or not they are bone-in, skin on or boneless, skinless, the baking times may vary.
- To be sure the chicken is completely cooked, check doneness either with an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat (but not touching the bone).
- It should read 165° or take it out at 160° and let it rest for 10 minutes. The chicken will continue cooking even once you've removed it from the oven.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
496kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
694mg
(29%)
Potassium
359mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
447IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 447IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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