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Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Juicy and flavorful lemon pepper chicken thighs, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Bake the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet, skin side up.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your lemon pepper chicken thighs!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken thighs for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.

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