Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipe: Easy Oven-Baked Garlic Butter & Lemon Herb Delight
A guilt-free, flavor-packed dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes and feels like a hug on a plate.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee or olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or fresh sprigs
- ½ teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Optional veggies sliced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or asparagus
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Melt butter with minced garlic in a saucepan. Stir in lemon zest, juice, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and place skin-side up on the baking sheet. Brush with garlic butter sauce.
- Toss optional veggies in olive oil, salt, and arrange around the chicken. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Broil for a golden crust, then let rest before serving sprinkled with fresh parsley.
Notes
Let chicken sit at room temperature before baking for even cooking. Grass-fed butter enhances the flavor. To make it a complete meal, serve over rice, pasta, or roasted veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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