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Lemon Garlic Chicken has a great savory flavor thanks to the herbs and garlic and the lemon gives it a nice punch of flavor. It’s the perfect weeknight meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
Whether you are hosting a game watching party or a holiday party I love this recipe.
Prep Ahead: This is a great prep ahead dish. Al you have to do is heat it up or cook it right before the party starts. It makes entertaining so much easier and allows me to not be so stressed when my guests arrive. You can mix them up ahead of time and let them marinate in the fridge overnight so all you have to do is bake them right before serving.
Room Temperature: Another thing that makes this lemon garlic chicken great party fare is it tastes great warm and also tastes great at room temperature and even cold.
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken. I used chicken drumettes but this marinade could be used on any type of cut of chicken including chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
- Lemons
- Garlic Cloves. Minced
- Olive Oil
- Herbs. Use fresh basil and fresh oregano if possible.
- Butter. I used salted butter.
- Parmesan Cheese. You want grated cheese.
- Sliced lemons and fresh parsley for garnishing.
How to Make Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
- Zest and juice both of the lemons and set aside.
- Combine garlic, oil, lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, basil and oregano springs with chicken in large plastic bag. Be sure chicken is coated.
- Marinade in sauce for 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Combine softened butter, chopped basil leaves, lemon zest and 1/4 tsp salt and pepper each. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken on baking sheet, large oven safe skillet or baking dish and bake for about 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked and edges are brown and crispy. (Larger pieces of chicken will take longer)
- Remove from oven and place chicken in a large bowl. Add in butter and stir to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will leftovers last?
Not very long at our house! This chicken just disappears. But it will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can also freeze it for 2-3 months
Can I make this in the slow cooker?
If you want to make it in the slow cooker I recommend using skinless, boneless chicken thighs.
Mix together marinade and marinate chicken as directed.
Place marinated chicken and leftover marinade into the slow cooker.
Add in an additional 1/3 cup of chicken broth or could use water too.
Top chicken with butter, basil, lemon zest and salt and pepper.
Cook on High for 3-4 hours.
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
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Lemon Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 4 tsp garlic minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil plus 2 small sprigs chopped
- 5 springs fresh oregano
- 1 tsp salt and pepper each
- 2.5 lbs chicken wings or drumettes
- 2 Tbsp butter room temperature
- 1/4 tsp salt and pepper each
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Zest the lemons and set aside. Juice both lemons
- Combine garlic, oil, lemon juice, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper, basil and oregano springs with chicken in large plastic bag. Be sure chicken is coated. Marinade for 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Combine softened butter, chopped basil leaves, lemon zest and 1/4 tsp salt and pepper each. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken on baking sheet and bake for about 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked and edges are brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and place chicken in a large bowl. Add in butter and stir to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Tips & Notes:
Mix together marinade and marinate chicken as directed.
Place marinated chicken and leftover marinade into the slow cooker.
Add in an additional 1/3 cup of chicken broth or could use water too.
Top chicken with butter, basil, lemon zest and salt and pepper.
Cook on High for 3-4 hours.
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
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