Description
Savory Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are the perfect weeknight dinner solution, offering a delightful combination of zesty lemon flavors and a peppery kick. With juicy, tender chicken thighs baked to golden perfection, this dish is both quick to prepare and irresistibly satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, the aromatic blend of lemon and spices will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it with your favorite sides for a meal that’s sure to impress without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each chicken thigh thoroughly with the mixture.
- Place chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish skin-side up, ensuring space between them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg