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Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs and lemon slices on a white plate garnished with chopped parsley

Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs is a classic recipe that’s really easy to make and packed full of flavor. These chicken thighs are seasoned with then baked in the oven. They come out tender and juicy. This recipe will have you saying winner, winner chicken dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Dinner, Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs, Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs chicken thighs trimmed*
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Chicken Rub

  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano**
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme**
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Serving Suggestions

  • lemon cut into wedges for serving
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking dish with foil
  2. Remove chicken from the package and pat dry with a paper towel and set them side on a cutting board or large plate
  3. In a small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil lemon juice then using your fingers or a brush rub into the chicken on both sides and under the skin
  4. In a separate mixing bowl stir together lemon pepper seasoning, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and salt. Then using your fingers or a brush work the lemon rub into the chicken on both sides and under the skin
  5. Place in preheated oven and bake 35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads165 degrees.
  6. Serving Suggestion: squeeze fresh lemon over the chicken and garnish with fresh cracked black pepper and fresh parsley.

Recipe Notes

*you can make this recipe with boneless skinless chicken thighs just recuse the cooking timeby ten minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

**you can exchange the 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1/2 teaspoon thyme for 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

***ground black pepper can be used in place of fresh cracked pepper

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving (1 thigh)
Calories 282 Calories from Fat 1980
% Daily Value*
Fat 220g338%
Saturated Fat 56g350%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1133mg378%
Sodium 1476mg64%
Potassium 2575mg74%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 189g378%
Vitamin A 1017IU20%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 157mg16%
Iron 10mg56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.