Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs is a simple recipe that produces so much flavor and is so juicy! Will become a family favorite in no time!
Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs Recipe
Lemon pepper chicken is such a simple recipe that produces so much flavor, and I cannot get enough of it. And these baked lemon pepper chicken thighs do not disappoint! I do not know about you, but baked chicken thighs are the best. They have so much flavor, especially when they are baked with the bone-in and the skin on top. Crispy chicken skin is my favorite, not healthy by any means, but oh, so good!
Lately, I have been on a chicken kick and have been making so many different chicken recipes, and I am all about that life. I have some great recipes coming your way, but let's make these crispy chicken thighs first because I know they will become a family favorite.
HOW TO SEASON LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN THIGHS?
- Prepare lemon pepper seasoning - Not all lemon pepper seasonings are created equal. Some have a lot of salt, while some only have a little bit. Some brands like to use citrus acid for the lemon flavor instead of lemon zest. And some brands even add food coloring or even Tumeric to create a yellow color. This is my favorite lemon pepper seasoning that uses lemon peel and not critic acid. You will also notice there isn't a vibrant yellow color to it, and that makes me happy. If you want that yellow color, add a little Tumeric powder to it. Add the rest of the seasonings and stir to combine.
- Prepare the chicken thighs - I like to have the skin on the chicken thighs dry to create crispy skin, so you will want to pat them dry with a paper towel. Drizzle the oil over the chicken thighs and rub the lemon pepper seasoning all over the chicken thighs and remember to get under the skin!
- Bake - Bake under they are done at the chicken thighs register 165°F and then broil to the skin even crispier. Yum!
HOW TO COOK LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN THIGHS?
I like to bake my chicken thighs at 400°F for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken thighs have reached an internal temperature of 165°F. I like to turn the broil setting on high and broil them for a few minutes to get the skin even crispier.
WHAT PAIRS WITH LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN?
- Easy Italian Roasted Vegetables
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes
- Broccoli with Caramelized Shallots
IS BAKED LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN THIGHS LOW-CARB AND KETO-FRIENDLY?
It sure is! Lemon pepper chicken is a pretty healthy recipe, especially when it's not breaded and baked. List how many carbs + net carbs here.
Other baked chicken recipes you will love:
Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs is a simple recipe that produces so much flavor and is so juicy! Will become a family favorite in no time!
- 1.5 lbs bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry
- 1 tbsp oil, oil, avocado, canola, vegetable
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- lemon zest, to garnish (optional)
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add the chicken thighs to a baking dish and drizzle oil over chicken thighs.
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Mix together salt, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic, and onion powder.
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Rub the chicken thighs with the seasoning and making sure to rub under the skin.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes until skin is crispy to liking.
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Garnish with lemon zest and serve.
Nutrition estimated is based upon the brands I used. Yours may vary depending on brands.
Just made this recipe for dinner and came out amazing! The skin was golden brown and so crispy. My oven cooked it perfectly in 55 minutes
So glad you enjoyed it, Imani!