Description
A delightful dish that combines lemon’s brightness with the rich flavors of butter, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 chicken pieces (thighs preferred)
- 2.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chicken seasoning
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup parsley (freshly chopped)
- 1.5 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup parmesan (freshly grated)
- 1/3 cup cream
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken with salt, paprika, and chicken seasoning.
- Sauté the onions in melted butter until translucent.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for one minute.
- Make the sauce by combining chicken stock, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and cream in the skillet.
- Nestle the seasoned chicken pieces into the sauce.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm with the tangy lemon sauce.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken rest before serving. Fresh ingredients elevate the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: baked chicken, lemon chicken, comfort food, easy recipe, family dinner