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Easy Lemon Thyme Chicken

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • juice from 3 lemons
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lb. chicken thighs and drumsticks

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F.
  • In a bowl, add the juice of the lemons, leaves from thyme sprigs, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.
  • Meanwhile, put the chicken into a resealable bag or bowl with lid, add marinade, and let sit refrigerated for 15 minutes.
  • Next, place chicken in a cast-iron skillet (reserve the marinade – you’ll be adding it to the cooking process shortly) and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Pour reserved marinade onto the chicken and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on top.
  • Take out of the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve.
Keyword lemon thyme chicken, skinless chicken breasts