Lemon Herb Marinated Chicken (Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs)
Juicy and flavorful lemon herb marinated chicken baked with crispy skin and simple ingredients. An easy, family-friendly dinner made with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 tsp rosemary lemon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp paprika optional
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- Optional: lemon slices
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare your baking dish.
Make the Marinade
- In a bowl, combine:
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice and zest
- Garlic
- Rosemary lemon salt
- Black pepper and paprika
- Italian seasoning, oregano, and parsley
- This flavorful blend is what gives your lemon herb marinated chicken its signature bright and savory taste.
Season the Chicken
- Pat your chicken thighs dry, this step is essential for crispy skin.
- Rub the marinade all over and under the skin.
- Let your lemon herb marinated chicken marinate for at least 10–30 minutes, or longer if time allows.
Bake
- Place the chicken skin-side up in your baking dish, making sure each piece has space.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until your lemon herb marinated chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Broil for the Perfect Finish
- For extra crispy skin, broil your lemon herb marinated chicken for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!