Description
Savory Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are a quick and delicious dinner solution that combines tender, juicy chicken with zesty lemon and a kick of black pepper. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a gourmet meal in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side up in the baking dish and pour the lemon-garlic sauce over them.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Serve hot with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 305mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg