Baked Lemon Herb Chicken That Tastes Restaurant Quality

Marinate the chicken thighs in a bowl.

Add olive oil over the chicken thighs.

Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, parsley, and rosemary onto the chicken.

Zest the lemon and add the zest to the chicken.

Stir everything together until the chicken is well seasoned.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for extra flavor).

After 1 hour, preheat the oven to 350°F.

Place the marinated chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet (or a baking sheet).

Add additional parsley on top of the chicken (or substitute with thyme or rosemary if preferred).

Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes.

While the chicken is baking, season rice and carrots with olive oil, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt, and place them in the oven to soften.

Prepare a sauce by melting 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan, then add grated garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and ½ teaspoon of honey to the pan and mix well.

Pour the sauce over the chicken once it is done baking.

To achieve a crunchy texture, broil the chicken for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

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