Oven-Roasted Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs
Oven-Roasted Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs feature crispy skin and tender, juicy meat bathed in a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce. Each bite balances citrusy tang with rich, savory notes and a hint of fresh parsley. It’s a weeknight-friendly main perfect for dinner with simple sides like roasted potatoes or a green salad.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Put 3 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Smash the garlic cloves with the side of a chef's knife and add the garlic to the warm butter. Stir in the lemon juice and onion powder, then set aside.
- 3
Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken, skin-side down, for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and brush the skin with the lemon-butter mixture. Pour the remaining butter mixture into the skillet and take it off the heat.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Brush the skin every 10 minutes with the pan juices.
- 5
Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Drizzle the chicken with the pan juices and garnish with parsley.
- Calories 531.81 kcal High 27%
- Protein 21.81 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 22.09 g 8%
- Total Fat 35.74 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 14.6 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 169.06 mg High 56%
- Sodium 206.92 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 120.29 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 22.84 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 9.33 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 22.84 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Oven Roasted Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Thigh, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 531.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Roasted Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Thigh, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Lemon Juice. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs?
- About 45 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 531.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Roasted Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Oven-Roasted Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Oven-Roasted Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 531.81 calories and 21.81 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 206.92 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.6 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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