Description
A simple and delicious gluten-free recipe for crispy lemon garlic chicken thighs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika in a bowl.
- Coat chicken thighs evenly with the mixture.
- Place chicken skin-side up on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg