Spice up your dinner routine with our Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs. This dish is all about big flavors with minimal fuss. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a bright mixture of lemon, garlic, and herbs, then cooked to perfection.
Start with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor. Mix up a marinade of fresh lemon juice, minced garlic. Add a bit of olive oil, and your favorite herbs like rosemary or thyme. Let the chicken soak up all those tasty flavors for at least an hour, or overnight if you’ve got time.
Cook the chicken in a skillet or bake it in the oven. Done when skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. You can cook these chicken thighs on a busy weekday or for a leisurely dinner; they always come out great.
Serve these Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs straight from the oven with some sides like roasted potatoes or a fresh salad.
The lemony sauce left in the pan is great drizzled over the chicken and whatever sides you choose. This meal is a sure hit, bringing everyone to the table for a hearty and delicious dinner.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Basting brush
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add in the chicken thighs and toss to evenly coat them in the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with aluminum foil and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Baste the chicken with the marinade halfway through cooking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.