Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs

This easy, light meal is a grown up version of one of the first recipes I ever learned to make that didn’t come from a box (lookin’ at you, Hamburger Helper Lasagna). Now I know that according to the internet, I’m supposed to have a long, 8 minute read about this recipe and these ingredients, but I also know that you came to this page for a recipe, not my life story.

I will say – the best thing about it is that it feels fancier than it is. With just a few ingredients and a side of broccoli and cheese (because yum, cheese!) you can have a healthy, refreshing meal on the table in less than an hour and a half.

Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs

Lemony and herby, this easy baked chicken thigh recipe is sure to make your weeknight dinner a breeze!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 4

Equipment

• 13" x 9" glass baking dish
• Cutting board
• Sharpened chef's knife – dull knives are dangerous!
• Vegetable peeler
• Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  

• 3 lb Bone in, skin on chicken thighs
• 1 medium Lemon
• 1 T Himalayan pink salt (1/2 tsp for the vegetables, remainder for chicken)
• 1 T Ground black pepper (1/2 tsp for the vegetables, remainder for chicken)
• 1 T Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp for the vegetables, remainder for chicken)
• 1/2 cup Water

Optional:

• 4 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 medium Turnips, diced

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 425° F. You want it to be nice and hot to crisp up the skin of the thighs.
• Wash vegetables, if you're using them. Dice your carrots and turnips and lay them out in the bottom of your baking dish. Pour the 1/2 cup of water over them, and then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp each of the salt, pepper, and garlic.
• Wash the chicken, and pat dry with a paper towel. Arrange them on top of the vegetables, or lay them in the bottom of the baking dish.
• Cut your lemon into quarters. Using your hand, squeeze all four quarters into the baking dish to coat the chicken and vegetables well. Lay the pieces in the baking dish, flesh side up.
• Evenly sprinkle the remaining salt, pepper, and garlic powder onto your chicken thighs.
• Place the baking dish in the center of the oven and bake for 45 mins

Keyword baked, chicken, easy, keto, lemon