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lemon garlic chicken

A flavorful lemon garlic chicken perfect for a quick dinner. Juicy chicken thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, and parmesan then baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 large lemon juiced (2 tablespoons)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp chili pepper flakes
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F or your air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Rinse and pat dry your chicken pieces. Transfer to a ziploc bag.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, paprika, onion powder, oregano, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Whisk together. Transfer 3/4 of this mixture to the ziploc bag with chicken, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Save remaining marinade for serving.
  4. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 17-20 minutes. Alternatively, air fry for 12 minutes.
  5. Top the cooked chicken with the reserved marinade for extra flavor and serve.

Notes

This lemon garlic chicken is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.