Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
This simple recipe is a great weeknight meal. Packed with flavor and good for you, your whole family will love it.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-60 minutes
- Yield: Varies
Ingredients
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- 6 chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450º
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish
- Stir paprika, onion powder, pepper, and salt together
- Sprinkle over chicken thighs
- Melt butter and garlic together, and simmer for 45-60 seconds
- Spoon over chicken, and brush to completely coat chicken
- sprinkle with lemon zest, and squeeze juice over the chicken
- Bake in center of oven for 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and add broccoli
- Brush broccoli with oil or butter, or spray with cooking spray (I use olive oil spray)
- Place back in oven and bake another 15-20 minutes until chicken is done through and broccoli is tender.
- Remove from oven, garnish with more parsley if desired, and serve
- Enjoy!