Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs: Easy Yet Juicy Dinner Delight
A simple yet delicious recipe for lemon garlic chicken thighs that are juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs, easy dinner, juicy chicken