Baked Lemon Butter Chicken
Baked lemon butter chicken is a stress-free Sunday dinner with juicy dark meat chicken baked in a rich lemon butter sauce until tender and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Serves 4–5
- Category: Dinner / Main Dish
- Method: Baking / Broiling
- Cuisine: American / Comfort Food
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
10 dark meat chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs), trimmed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning (or any chicken seasoning)
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup red onion, minced
½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add minced onion and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in parsley and garlic. Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
Pour in chicken stock, then add Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for about 1 minute. Turn off heat and let sauce cool slightly.
Season chicken with salt, smoked paprika, and chicken seasoning. Toss well.
Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the sauce evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered for 1 hour and 45 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through.
Broil skin-side up until golden brown.
Baste with sauce, rest briefly, and serve.
Notes
For a faster cook, roast at 400°F for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Cooking time varies based on chicken size, starting temperature, and oven accuracy.
Chicken is done when meat pulls away from the bone, is fork-tender, and reaches safe internal temperature.
A meat thermometer is the most reliable way to check doneness.
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