Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe - Easy Chicken Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat option.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Drumsticks are often cheaper and still flavorful.

Slice into one whole lemon and squeeze the juice all over the chicken thighs.

Move the chicken around to ensure the lemon juice covers all sides.

Set the chicken aside while preparing the spices.

In an empty bowl, combine store-bought lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to taste.

Mix all the spices together until well combined.

Season the meat side of the chicken thighs first, then turn them over and season the skin side.

Pat the seasoning into the chicken thighs.

Place slices of butter onto each chicken thigh for added crispiness.

If time allows, let the seasoning marinate on the chicken for a couple of hours.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Place the chicken into the oven and roast for 45 minutes.

For the last two minutes, switch the oven to broil to brown the outside (optional).

Drizzle the juice from the baking pan onto the chicken before serving.

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