Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs is a simple and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. The juicy and tender chicken thighs are marinated with a zesty blend of lemon, black pepper, and herbs, making a delicious and aromatic meal that your family and guests will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add together ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Whisk and set aside.
- In a large zip-lock bag, add bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and the marinade. Close the bag and shake well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400F.
- Place the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet with a wire rack. Bake at 400F for about 40-45 minutes or until the meat is cooked through and the internal temperature reached 165F.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables.
- You can adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs, Chicken Thighs, Oven Baked Chicken