Description
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken pieces in a tangy lemon butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 chicken pieces (thighs preferred)
- 2.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chicken seasoning
- 3 tbsp butter (unsalted)
- 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the salt, paprika, and chicken seasoning. Rub this over the chicken.
- Sauté the butter in a skillet, add the red onion, and cook until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice, adding parsley, thyme, and cream. Simmer.
- Nestle the seasoned chicken pieces into the sauce.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve warm with extra lemon sauce.
Notes
For juicier chicken, use bone-in thighs. Marinating the chicken enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken, Lemon Butter, Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner, Comfort Food