Lemon butter chicken

Baked boneless skin-on chicken quarters with thin lemon slices garnished with freshly-chopped cilantro on a turquoise plate.

5 from 1 vote

This oven-baked lemon butter chicken thighs recipe is juicy. With tons of flavors and crispy skin, it will win your heart forever. It’s a delicious and healthy keto lunch idea that’s ready in 25 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baked chicken thighs, Chicken thighs, Keto chicken recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 486kcal

Equipment

Baking tray

Ingredients

8 skin-on boneless chicken thighs (1.7lb/800g), or 4 skin-on boneless chicken quarters
2 large cloves of garlic, pressed
2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Thinly sliced lemon
Cilantro for garnishing, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 390F (200C).
Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides and place it, skin up, on a baking tray lined with foil. Let the meat marinate like this for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
In a small mixing bowl, combine together the melted butter, lemon juice, and pressed garlic.
When the oven is hot cover the chicken’s skin with the lemon garlic mixture, top it off with thinly sliced fresh lemon, and bake for 20 -25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) and the skin turns golden brown. Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
When done, take out from the oven and let the chicken rest for around 3 minutes before slicing it.
Serve warm, topped with freshly-chopped cilantro.

Notes

NET CARB: 1g

Store it in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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