Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place 3 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in a microwave oven until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Smash garlic cloves with the side of a chef's knife and add garlic to the warm butter. Stir in lemon juice and onion powder; set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Sprinkle both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, skin-side down, for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and brush skin with lemon-butter mixture. Pour remaining butter mixture into skillet and remove from heat.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Brush skin every 10 minutes with pan juices.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove skillet from the oven and place chicken on a serving platter. Drizzle chicken with pan juices and garnish with parsley.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)

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