Chicken thighs are a staple in my kitchen and there’s just nothing as delicious as a chicken dinner. It helps that chicken thighs are incredibly versatile and that they are always juicy and delicious. This lemon pepper chicken recipe is fantastic served with a side dish like mashed potatoes, steamed rice or bread to mop up the sauce. It’s also perfect with a simple salad or veggies for a gluten free or low carb meal.
Ingredients Needed
Chicken thighs. Skin-on bone-in chicken thighs. You could use boneless thighs or even chicken breasts but the end result won’t be quite as delicious. Black pepper. Freshly ground. You can use lemon pepper seasoning too. Lemon. You’ll be using both fresh lemon juice and lemon slices. Butter. You can use olive oil too. Dried herbs. Any herbs of your choice. Oregano, basil, thyme, sage and rosemary are all delicious with chicken. Spices: I used garlic powder but onion powder or paprika can also be added. Chicken stock.
How to make lemon pepper chicken
How long to cook chicken thighs
Depending on their size, chicken thighs take around 30 minutes to cook. Chicken is fully cooked when its internal temperature is 75°C/165°F or when the meat is opaque white throughout and the juices run clear.
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