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Oven Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Oven Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

This easy oven baked lemon pepper chicken thighs recipe delivers crispy skin, juicy meat, and big flavor with just four ingredients.

Author: Kelsey Smith

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 serving

Calories: 413 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 4–6 - bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon - olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon - lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 - lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim any excess skin or large pieces of fat around the edges to help the skin crisp up.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and rub it in to coat evenly.
  4. Season the chicken all over with lemon pepper seasoning, gently pressing the seasoning into and underneath the oiled skin.
  5. Place the chicken thighs in a 9x13 baking dish skin-side up. Arrange the lemon slices around the chicken in the dish.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 175°F (79°C) for the best texture. Chicken is safe to eat at 165°F (74°C), but thighs become more tender and juicy when cooked to a slightly higher temperature.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon any pan juices over the top if desired.

Nutrition

Energy: 413 kcal | Total Fat: 32 g | Saturated: 8 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 167 mg | Total Carbs: 2 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 0 g | Proteins: 28 g | Sodium: 168 mg | Polyunsaturated: 6 g | Monounsaturated: 14 g

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