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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Your New Sunday Dinner Favorite

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is a delicious and easy dish perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners, bursting with flavor from lemon, garlic, and butter.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Dark Meat Chicken Pieces drumsticks and thighs for tenderness
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt to enhance flavor and tenderize
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika for a mild smokiness
  • 1 tablespoon Montreal Chicken Seasoning or favorite chicken seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for richness
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion, minced for a sweet, aromatic base
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced to intensify flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes for a hint of heat
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock to keep chicken moist
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice to brighten the dish
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese for creamy texture
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Whipping Cream for a luscious finish

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • baking dish
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Marinate the chicken with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and Montreal seasoning. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter, then mix in red onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, chicken stock, lemon juice, and half of the Parmesan cheese in a baking dish.
  3. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on the sauce in the baking dish, ensuring even spacing.
  4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil, drizzle with heavy cream, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until golden.
  6. Check the chicken's internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C), then let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve hot, spooning the rich sauce over the chicken. Enjoy with your favorite sides!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight and ensure it is at room temperature before cooking.

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