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Hand-rubbed roasted chicken with crispy skin and golden-brown seasoning.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Baked bree smiling woman enjoying homemade jam at kitchen table.Melissa Nicholson
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 293 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, dried oregano, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning adhesion and crisp skin.
  • Rub the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.
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  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, place the chicken thighs skin-side down into the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until the skin is golden and crispy.
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  • Flip the chicken thighs over and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
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  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 19gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 475mgFiber: 0.4g
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