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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken: Your Family's New Favorite Dinner

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is a family-friendly, flavor-packed dish that ensures a memorable dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Dark Meat Chicken Pieces Boneless thighs work beautifully.
For the Spice Mix
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavor; table salt can be substituted.
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika Use regular paprika for a milder version.
  • 1 tbsp Montreal Chicken Seasoning Any poultry seasoning can work.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter Olive oil is a lighter substitute.
  • 1 medium Red Onion (Minced) Yellow onion can substitute.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced) Garlic powder is a possible alternative.
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Feel free to omit for milder dishes.
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Vegetable stock is a non-meat alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Pecorino or nutritional yeast are dairy-free options.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Non-dairy alternatives can be explored.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Flat Leaf Parsley (Chopped) Dried parsley can substitute.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Baked Lemon Butter Chicken
  1. Begin by trimming any excess fat from your dark meat chicken pieces and season with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and Montreal chicken seasoning.
  2. In a mixing bowl, melt the butter and combine it with minced red onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, chicken stock, fresh lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Carefully place the prepared chicken into the bowl with the sauce and mix until well-coated.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), transfer the chicken and sauce into a baking dish, and bake for about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  5. After baking, let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve your flavorful Baked Lemon Butter Chicken with rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve the baked chicken with your favorite sides for a complete meal. Adjust seasoning and ingredients to suit your taste.

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