By Lumkilembeje@gmail .com
Sheet-Pan Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs
4 steps
Prep:10minCook:1h 15min
Updated at: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:44:19 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
77
High
Glycemic Load
22
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories685.4 kcal (34%)
Total Fat49.3 g (70%)
Carbs29 g (11%)
Sugars0.7 g (1%)
Protein30.9 g (62%)
Sodium333.6 mg (17%)
Fiber2.8 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
½ cbutter
softened, divided
1.25 lbbaby potatoes
halved
kosher salt
2.5 lbchicken thighs
bone-in, skin-on
freshly ground black pepper
1lemon
zested, juiced and thinly sliced
2 tablespoonsfresh thyme
chopped, divided, plus more leaves for serving
2 tablespoonsdried oregano
divided
1red onion
small, halved and cut into 3/4" wedges
5 clovesgarlic
divided 2 minced, and 3 unpeeled
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°. Using a spatula, spread 2 tablespoons butter on the bottom of a large rimmed baking sheet. Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast until they just start to turn golden, about 15 minutes.
OvenHeat
Spatula
Baking sheet
butter½ c
baby potatoes1.25 lb
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together remaining 6 tablespoons butter, use one half of the lemon to juice, but zest the full lemon, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoons thyme, and 1 tablespoon oregano.
Bowl
butter½ c
lemon1
fresh thyme2 tablespoons
dried oregano2 tablespoons
Step 3
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Rub butter mixture all over chicken, including under the skin. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon thyme and 1 tablespoon oregano.
Paper Towel
chicken thighs2.5 lb
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
fresh thyme2 tablespoons
dried oregano2 tablespoons
Step 4
Add onion, lemon slices, and 3 garlic cloves to baking sheet and toss with potatoes. Nestle chicken thighs among potato mixture. Roast until golden and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°, about 35 minutes. Once cooked squeeze garlic onto the potatoes.
Baking sheet
Thermometer
OvenHeat
red onion1
lemon1
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