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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

Ingredients

– 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) or 2 chicken breasts
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons lemon zest
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions

Creating Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Mix Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Whisk until well combined.
4. Arrange Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish, skin side up.
5. Pour Sauce: Pour the lemon butter sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
7. Baste: Halfway through baking, baste the chicken with the sauce to enhance flavor and promote even cooking.
8. Rest: Once done, remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for about 5-10 minutes.
9. Garnish: Just before serving, sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken and add lemon slices for decoration.

With these easy steps, your Baked Lemon Butter Chicken will be ready to impress!

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