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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken: Irresistibly Easy Dinner

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Enjoy a flavorful baked lemon butter chicken that combines garlic lemon butter chicken and creamy lemon chicken bake elements for an easy, comforting meal. Perfect for those craving baked lemon chicken or lemon butter chicken thighs.

Ingredients

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  • 10 dark meat chicken pieces I used drumsticks and thighs trimmed of any excess fat
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Montreal chicken seasoning blend or any chicken seasoning of choice bullion is fine
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup red onion minced
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
  2. Add minced onions and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in parsley and garlic, then mix in lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour in chicken stock and add Parmesan cheese, mixing until combined, then incorporate heavy cream.
  5. Let the sauce simmer briefly for one minute, then remove from heat and cool slightly.
  6. Season chicken with salt, smoked paprika, and chicken seasoning, then place in a baking dish and pour the sauce on top.
  7. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
  8. Finish by broiling the skin side until golden brown, then baste with sauce before serving.

Notes

  • If you need to cook this dish faster, increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees and roast for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender
  • Cooking times vary based on chicken piece size and temperature
  • using a thermometer ensures perfect doneness
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce

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