Go Back

lemon garlic chicken

A flavorful, tender lemon garlic chicken recipe perfect for weeknights and special dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 large lemon juiced (2 tbsp)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp chili pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F or your air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Rinse and pat dry your chicken pieces. Transfer to a ziploc bag.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, spices, salt and pepper to taste, and grated parmesan. Whisk together. Transfer 3/4 of this mixture to the ziploc bag and close the bag. Swoosh the chicken around to coat in the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Reserve the remaining marinade for serving; do not touch with raw chicken.
  4. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 17-20 minutes. Alternatively, air fry for 12 minutes.
  5. Top the cooked chicken with the remaining marinade to serve and dip.

Notes

This lemon garlic chicken pairs beautifully with rice or roasted vegetables.