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Three golden-brown, juicy Oven Baked Lemon Herb Chicken thighs covered in herbs in a white dish.

Oven Baked Lemon Herb Chicken That Stays Juicy

This recipe provides instructions for making bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs baked in the oven with lemon and herbs. The method is designed to keep the chicken moist while achieving a flavorful crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lemons zest of
  • 1.5 lemons juice of
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped herbs together in a bowl.
  4. Coat the chicken evenly with the marinade mixture and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  5. Arrange the chicken pieces in a baking dish, making sure the skin side faces up.
  6. Bake the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before you serve it.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal

Notes

Do not marinate the chicken for longer than 2 hours. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness for the best results. The lemon zest contributes flavor without adding too much acidity to the dish. You can briefly broil the chicken at the end if you want crispier skin.

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