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Oven Baked Lemon Herb Chicken That Stays Juicy

Close-up of juicy oven baked lemon herb chicken thighs in a white baking dish, glistening with juices and herbs.

A simple recipe for juicy, flavorful lemon herb chicken baked in the oven. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Juice of 1ยฝ lemons
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ยฝ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ยฐF.
  2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs.
  4. Coat chicken evenly and marinate 30 minutes.
  5. Arrange chicken in baking dish, skin side up.
  6. Bake 35โ€“45 minutes until internal temp reaches 165ยฐF.
  7. Rest 5โ€“10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Do not marinate longer than 2 hours.
  • Use a thermometer for best results.
  • Zest adds flavor without extra acidity.
  • Broil briefly for crispier skin.

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