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Lemon Thyme Chicken - The Best Easy Chicken Recipe

Super easy chicken recipe that is perfect for weeknights! Lemon and thyme together on crispy baked chicken thighs!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2
Author Chews and Brews

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs with skin on
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2-3 sprig of fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Drizzle olive oil on thighs and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Place chicken in a dish sprayed with cooking spray or on a baking pan with parchment paper. Put in oven, and immediately drop heat down to 350 degrees. Bake for 40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (juices run clear) and skin is golden crispy.
  4. Remove chicken from oven and pour fresh lemon juice on the thighs and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
  5. Enjoy!