Lemon Rosemary Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Recipe
Description
The Lemon Rosemary Chicken Recipe begins with marinating bone-in chicken thighs in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, melted butter, rosemary, garlic, salt, and black pepper. The chicken is arranged skin-side down in a baking dish and baked at 425°F. After 20 minutes, it is turned skin-side up to finish roasting, allowing the skin to brown and the juices to distribute evenly. This process ensures a moist interior and a flavorful, golden crust.
The lemon provides a fresh acidity that balances the richness of butter and olive oil, while rosemary lends a pine-like aroma and herbaceous note. Minced garlic enhances the savory character. The direct roasting method intensifies flavors, and the chicken is finished when it reaches a safe internal temperature and a crisp exterior.
This chicken pairs well with simple sides like roasted vegetables or steamed greens, and garnishing with fresh parsley and lemon slices adds visual appeal and a hint of freshness. The recipe can adapt to skin-on or skinless thighs, with adjustments to cooking time for boneless breasts or thighs to avoid overcooking.
The cook can prepare seared or sliced lemons for serving to add a caramelized citrus note, as shown in accompanying visuals. The recipe accounts for variations in chicken cuts by adjusting baking times accordingly.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil melted
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, minced fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper sea salt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ½ lb chicken thigh see notes, bone-in
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a measuring cup or small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, melted butter, rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Place the chicken thighs into a baking dish and pour the sauce over the top. Mix the chicken around so that each piece is coated in the sauce. Arrange the chicken top side down then bake the chicken for 20 minutes.
- Turn the chicken so that it is top side up then continue to bake it for another 30-40 minutes, until it is cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve the chicken with some minced parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- This recipe works with skin-on or skinless chicken thighs; nutritional info assumes skinless.
- Reduce baking time to 25-30 minutes for boneless chicken breasts and 20 minutes for boneless thighs to prevent dry meat.
- Sliced lemons can be added for serving, with seared lemons offering an additional flavor option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 779mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 217IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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