Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs require just a few simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of hands-on time. I’ll show you how to make this mouthwatering dish step-by-step, with plenty of helpful tips. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet delicious recipe!
If you’re on the lookout for a delicious and healthy meal that’s naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly, oven-baked lemon pepper chicken thighs are a great choice!
This recipe features tender and juicy chicken thighs seasoned with zesty
INGREDIENTS
- Lemon Pepper: Lemon pepper is a seasoning blend made with lemon zest, pepper, and other spices. You can find it in the spice aisle at most grocery stores. If you don’t have lemon pepper, try using black pepper and lemon zest.
- Italian Seasoning: A mix of herbs commonly used in Italian cooking, including oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram. I keep a jar in my kitchen, but you can make it if you prefer. If you would like to use something different, try a blend of onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried parsley.
- Sea Salt: Use a teaspoon of fine salt or kosher salt per pound of meat.
- Chicken: I used bone-in chicken thighs, but you could use another cut or boneless chicken. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly and use an instant-read thermometer to make sure that the meat reaches 165° F before serving.
- Oil: Avocado or olive oil are great options.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed is best. I like to garnish with lemon slices as well.
STEP BY STEP
For the full recipe with measurements, see the recipe card at the end of the post.
First, combine the lemon pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the chicken thighs. Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
Pour the oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the chicken before baking it in an oven preheated to 400°F for 35-45 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
For extra crispiness, you can finish it off with a few minutes under the broiler.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs in the oven require just a few simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of hands-on time. By baking the chicken thighs in the oven, you’ll get perfectly cooked meat with a crispy skin. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make this mouthwatering dish step-by-step, with plenty of helpful photos and tips along the way. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Prep Time10minutes mins
Cook Time40minutes mins
Total Time50minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked
Servings: 8
Calories: 313.64kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 2 ½ pounds bone-in chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt. Sprinkle over both sides of the chicken.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Pour the oil and lemon juice over the chicken.
- If you have time, let the chicken sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. (You could also refrigerate for up to 2 hours.)
- Preheat the oven to 400° F
- Bake the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes, until an instant read meat thermometer registers 165° F.
- If you would like crisper skin, put the chicken under the broiler for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 313.64kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.21g | Protein: 19.68g | Fat: 25.31g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.64g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.63g | Trans Fat: 0.12g | Cholesterol: 118.08mg | Sodium: 819.74mg | Potassium: 264.13mg | Fiber: 0.31g | Sugar: 0.11g | Vitamin A: 102.56IU | Vitamin C: 1.46mg | Calcium: 17.63mg | Iron: 0.98mg
