Irresistible Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Everyone Will Love

This Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is a deliciously easy dish that combines juicy chicken with rich lemon butter sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 45

Resting Time 5

Total Time 2 5

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 lbs Dark Meat Chicken Pieces Trimmed thighs or drumsticks work best
2 tsp Kosher Salt Essential for enhancing flavor
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika Adds smoky depth
1 tbsp Montreal Chicken Seasoning Can be swapped with favorite seasoning

For the Sauce

2 tbsp Butter You can use unsalted or olive oil
0.5 cup Red Onion Minced for sweetness
0.5 cup Flat Leaf Parsley Can substitute with cilantro
1 tbsp Garlic Minced, or garlic powder can be used
0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for spice preference

For the Liquid Components

1 cup Chicken Stock Low-sodium broth can substitute
1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh juice is recommended
0.33 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut milk can be used as a substitute

For the Topping

1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated melts better

Equipment

Oven
baking dish
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken with salt, paprika, and seasoning. Add onion, parsley, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Coat evenly.
Transfer chicken to the baking dish in a single layer. Pour chicken stock and lemon juice, then drizzle with melted butter.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the chicken. Cover with foil to trap moisture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes to brown the top.
Check for doneness; chicken should be fork-tender and reach 165°F (74°C).
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with rice, mashed potatoes, or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking, and use a meat thermometer for accuracy.

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