Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs Recipe

Serve a flavorful meal with this oven Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs, it’s juicy and tender with a delicious lemony flavor. It’s perfect with any side dish for a complete weeknight dinner. I paired it up with a delicious mashed potato and broccoli.

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Weeknights are for easy yet delicious meals. With the price of chicken wings significantly higher during this pandemic, I decided to share a lemon pepper recipe that does not involve chicken wings , yet is still full of flavor.

This recipe combines chicken thighs (you can use legs if you don’t have thighs) , lemon pepper seasoning and is baked to perfection.

You have got to love chicken, it’s an easy source of protein and can be cooked using different flavors and methods. Do you crave Lemon pepper? Make these Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs. Got Cornish hen in your freezer? Make this Lemon pepper Cornish hens recipe. Don’t know what to try next in your air fryer? Try this Air fryer BBQ chicken thighs recipe next. This is just how versatile chicken is and only sky’s the limit here in terms of creativity.

What is needed to make this Oven Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs recipe?

6 chicken thighs
1/2 tsp adobo all purpose seasoning
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium
1 lemon cut in half
parsley optional garnish

How to make Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs?

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
In a large bowl add chicken thighs, adobo all purpose , lemon pepper , garlic powder , paprika, and olive oil
Squeeze 1/2 of the lemon juice into bowl
Mix chicken well so that it is fully coated with seasonings

Place chicken thighs in a deep baking dish.

Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish

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Bake at 375 degrees , basting during the cook time of 1 hour and 20 minutes

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Remove from oven and baste again with pan juices
Squeeze the other half of the lemon juices over the chicken
Garnish with parsley, serve and enjoy !

Serving suggestions

lemon-pepper-chicken-thighs-with-mashed-potatoes-and-brocolli. — I served this with mashed potato’s and broccoli but you can choose any side of your choice , lemon pepper chicken is a very versatile main dish

Asiago herb mashed potatoes: This mashed potato is a delicious side made with fresh herbs and heavy cream for that creaminess that melts in your mouth with each bite.

Creamy Pasta salad: On a hot summer day, this creamy pasta salad made with fresh juicy tomatoes and cucumber will pair very well with lemon pepper flavored chicken thighs for a fulfilling lunch or dinner.

Garlicky green beans: Pair it with sautéed green beans with garlic for a tasty, well-balanced healthy meal.

Pigeon peas and rice: Rice is a staple in many households making rice the perfect side for this lemon pepper chicken thighs. Fried rice will work just as well as this pigeon peas rice.
Chipotle skillet corn: This delicious side dish consists of perfectly sautéed bell peppers, seasoning, and corn. Fresh corn takes this side dish to a whole new level but canned corn also gets the job done.

Recipe variation

Make this recipe with different cuts of chicken such as wings, drumsticks and bone-in chicken breast.
If you want to balance the lemon flavor with something of the opposite taste, try adding some honey to your ingredient list.
Make it your own spicy lemon pepper chicken thighs with crushed chilli flakes.

Storage tips

Wrap any leftover chicken with cling film and it will stay in the fridge for up to 5 days.

For longer periods, store it in the freezer. To avoid any freezer burn, use both cling film and a ziplock bag. It will stay in the freezer for up to 3 months.

FAQ

Do you flip the chicken thighs when cooking them in the oven?

You have to place your chicken skin faced up and that way you don’t have to flip it. Unless you want the other side to be crispy as well then you can flip it.

How to check for the doneness of the chicken thighs?

Use a digital thermometer to check on the thickest portion of the piece, it should be 165 F for it to be safe to consume.

What is the best method of cooking chicken thighs?

The best way to cook chicken thighs is in the oven and air fryer. The chicken comes out tender, juicy with crispy skin.

As always if you make this , please let me know how it came out for you !