Ina Garten Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe
The Ina Garten Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe is bright, juicy and full of flavor. The chicken cooks tender and golden in the oven.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on – 6 pieces
- Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- Fresh lemons – 2 sliced
- Lemon juice – 3 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves – 4 minced
- Fresh thyme – 1 tablespoon
- Fresh rosemary – 1 tablespoon chopped
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Chicken broth – ½ cup
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature helps the chicken cook evenly and crisp the skin well.
Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken thighs dry using paper towels. This step helps the skin turn golden and crispy while baking.
Make the Lemon Marinade
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary until well combined.
Coat the Chicken
- Place chicken in the baking dish. Pour marinade over the chicken. Rub it well on all sides.
Add Lemon Slices
- Arrange lemon slices around and over the chicken. Pour chicken broth into the dish carefully.
Bake the Chicken
- Bake uncovered at 400°F (200°C) for 40–45 minutes. Chicken should be golden and fully cooked.
Rest and Serve
- Remove from oven and rest for five minutes. This keeps the chicken juicy and full of flavor.
Notes
- Use bone-in thighs for more flavor.
- Always preheat the oven fully.
- Pat chicken dry for crispy skin.
- Use fresh lemons, not bottled juice.
- Spoon pan juices over chicken before serving.