Baked Lemon Butter Chicken
Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is a tender, juicy dish featuring bone-in or boneless chicken baked in a rich lemon-garlic butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and elegant enough for guests.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts (boneless or bone-in)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken in a baking dish and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried herbs.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, lemon juice, and zest, stirring until fragrant.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken drumsticks or wings as an alternative cut.
- Add white wine to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.
- Include sliced lemons or capers for a Mediterranean twist.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days and reheat in oven or skillet.
- For dairy-free, use plant-based butter or olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/baked-lemon-butter-chicken/