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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe
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This Baked Lemon Butter Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender dark meat chicken pieces coated in a flavorful sauce made with butter, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is baked to perfection, resulting in juicy, succulent chicken with a crispy golden-brown skin.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 10 dark meat chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs, trimmed)
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Montreal chicken seasoning blend or any chicken seasoning

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup minced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 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

  1. Melt Butter: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Sauté Onions: Add onions to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add Ingredients: Mix in parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Pour in chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Simmer briefly, then let cool.
  5. Season Chicken: Season chicken with salt, paprika, and chicken seasoning.
  6. Coat Chicken: Toss chicken in the sauce and place in a baking dish.
  7. Bake: Bake uncovered at 375°F for 1 hour & 45 minutes, flipping halfway.
  8. Broil: Broil until the skin is golden brown.
  9. Baste and Serve: Baste the chicken in sauce before serving.

Notes

  • For a crispier skin, broil the chicken closer to the heating element for a few extra minutes.
  • Adjust the level of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
  • This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a simple side salad.

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Keywords: Baked Lemon Butter Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Lemon Chicken, Baked Chicken

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