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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

Savory Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe for Family Joy

This Baked Lemon Butter Chicken delivers a deliciously savory experience with citrusy brightness and rich flavors. Perfect for family dinners!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika Warmth and depth
  • 1 tbsp Montreal Chicken Seasoning Boosts flavor
  • 4 pieces Dark Meat Chicken Pieces (thighs and drumsticks) Juicy and tender
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter Adds richness
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion, minced Sweet flavor depth
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced Aromatic goodness
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Mild heat
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens flavor
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Enhances creaminess
  • 0.33 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Luxurious texture
For Garnish
  • 0.5 cup Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped Fresh burst of flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine salt, smoked paprika, Montreal chicken seasoning, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl to create the marinade.
  3. Coat dark meat chicken pieces generously with marinade and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in a baking dish over medium heat and sauté minced red onion until soft.
  5. Arrange marinated chicken pieces over the onions in the baking dish.
  6. Pour chicken stock and lemon juice over the chicken, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with heavy whipping cream.
  7. Cover baking dish with foil and bake for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  8. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is easy to customize with your favorite spices for a unique twist.

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