Lemon Pepper Roasted Chicken Thighs
This simple and flavorful lemon pepper roasted chicken is perfectly seasoned and baked to juicy perfection—ideal for a quick dinner any night of the week!
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over both sides of the chicken and rub to coat.
- In another bowl, stir together the lemon pepper seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35–45 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
You can use boneless or bone-in chicken, and feel free to add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
Calories per serving : 320
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