Description
A heartwarming recipe that brings together the rich flavors of butter and lemon, creating a tender and juicy chicken dish perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 fresh lemons, juice and zest
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Vegetables (asparagus or green beans) for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken by patting it dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then place skin-side up in a baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice and add lemon zest to the butter mixture, then pour it over the chicken.
- Sprinkle rosemary and thyme over the top and add lemon slices for garnish.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute olive oil for butter. You can also use lime juice if you don’t have lemons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, butter, family recipe, Southern cooking