Description
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken thighs in a tangy lemon sauce and creamy goodness, perfect for impressing guests or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 chicken pieces (preferably thighs)
- 2.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chicken seasoning
- 3 tbsp butter (unsalted)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1.5 tbsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup parmesan (freshly grated)
- 1/3 cup cream
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken by sprinkling it with salt, paprika, and chicken seasoning; rub to coat.
- Sauté the onion in melted butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute.
- Prepare the sauce by stirring in chicken stock, lemon juice, cream, parsley, and dried thyme; bring to a simmer.
- Combine the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and pour the sauce over it, ensuring it is well covered.
- Top the chicken with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy your juicy lemon-flavored chicken.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using fresh herbs and adjusting spice levels to personal preference. This dish pairs well with sides like rice or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, buttery, comfort food, main course