Garlic Lemon Chicken Thigh Dinner
A quick and flavorful chicken thigh dinner with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.
- Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly in the mixture, ensuring they’re well-seasoned.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs into a baking dish, and sprinkle with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, let the chicken marinate in the olive oil mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with roasted vegetables or a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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