Baked Lemon Butter Chicken
A cozy yet refined dish with succulent chicken in a creamy, zesty sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 dark meat chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs, trimmed of excess fat)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Montreal chicken seasoning blend
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup red onion (minced)
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet.
- Once melted, add the minced red onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until soft.
- Add the chopped parsley and garlic, and stir together. Incorporate lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken stock and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined. Add heavy cream and let simmer for 1 minute.
- Season chicken pieces with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and chicken seasoning.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in a baking dish, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 1 hour and 45 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through.
- Broil the chicken skin-side up until golden, basting with sauce before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider substituting heavy cream. Pair with sides like mashed potatoes or a green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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