Lemon Chicken Recipe: Easy & Juicy Dish for Home Cooks
This Lemon Chicken Recipe is an easy and juicy dish perfect for home cooks looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg