Description
A comforting dish of chicken baked in a rich and zesty lemon butter sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/3 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or 1/3 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over, massaging it into the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste halfway through with pan juices.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter option, replace butter with olive oil. For added flavor, consider broiling the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, butter, baked, family dinner, comfort food, easy recipe