Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs in the oven require just a few simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of hands-on time. By baking the chicken thighs in the oven, you'll get perfectly cooked meat with a crispy skin. In this blog post, we'll show you how to make this mouthwatering dish step-by-step, with plenty of helpful photos and tips along the way. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Servings: 8
Calories: 313.64kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 2 ½ pounds bone-in chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt. Sprinkle over both sides of the chicken.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Pour the oil and lemon juice over the chicken.
- If you have time, let the chicken sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. (You could also refrigerate for up to 2 hours.)
- Preheat the oven to 400° F
- Bake the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes, until an instant read meat thermometer registers 165° F.
- If you would like crisper skin, put the chicken under the broiler for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 313.64kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.21g | Protein: 19.68g | Fat: 25.31g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.64g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.63g | Trans Fat: 0.12g | Cholesterol: 118.08mg | Sodium: 819.74mg | Potassium: 264.13mg | Fiber: 0.31g | Sugar: 0.11g | Vitamin A: 102.56IU | Vitamin C: 1.46mg | Calcium: 17.63mg | Iron: 0.98mg