Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Easy oven baked lemon pepper chicken thighs are perfectly flavored in lemon, garlic and just a few other simple seasonings then baked in the oven until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 2-2.5 Pounds Chicken Thighs, bone in and skin on
- 2 Med Lemons (one for the zest & juice and the other for a garnish)
- 2 ½ Tbs Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbs Onion Powder
- 3 Tbs Olive Oil
- 2 Tbs Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbs Minced Garlic
Instructions
- Add the chicken thighs to a marinating bowl and add the oil, lemon zest and juice, 2 tbs of lemon pepper seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic and parsley.
- Massage the ingredients into the chicken thighs until everything is evenly combined.
- Place them side by side in the baking dish and sprinkle the top with the rest of the lemon pepper. Cover and place them in the fridge to marinate overnight.
- When they’re ready to be cooked, preheat the oven to 400° and add some cut pieces of lemon for garnish to the top
- Place the chicken into the center rack of the oven, uncovered for 40 minutes. Broil them for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the skin becomes crispy.
- Let them cool slightly and serve warm. Enjoy!