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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken for Cozy Family Dinners

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that's easy to prepare, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Dark Meat Chicken trim any excess fat
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt for seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted preferred
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice essential
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream substitute with non-dairy cream if desired
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Montreal Chicken Seasoning Blend or any preferred chicken seasoning
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1/4 cup Flat Leaf Parsley fresh
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese preferably freshly grated

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large skillet
  • baking dish
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Lemon Butter Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Trim any excess fat from the dark meat chicken pieces and pat them dry. Season with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and Montreal chicken seasoning.
  3. Melt half a stick of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add diced red onion and sauté until soft.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in red pepper flakes.
  5. Pour in chicken stock, lemon juice, and heavy whipping cream; stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer seasoned chicken to a baking dish and pour sauce over, ensuring all pieces are coated. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  7. Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, checking for doneness.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 32gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 550mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with rice or mashed potatoes to absorb the sauce. Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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