Crispy-skinned lemon pepper chicken thighs brushed with butter and baked until golden.
The 3 ingredients
- bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (6–8)
- lemon pepper seasoning
- butter
Exact quantities are in the recipe card below. Salt, pepper, water and cooking spray are not counted.
How long it takes
Allow 45 min in total: 5 min of preparation, 40 min of cooking. Makes 4 servings.
Tip for success
Drying the skin well is the secret to crispy chicken.
3-Ingredient Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Crispy-skinned lemon pepper chicken thighs brushed with butter and baked until golden.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the oven to 425°F and pat the chicken very dry.
- Brush with half the butter and sprinkle with the lemon pepper.
- Arrange skin side up on a rack or baking sheet.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the skin is crisp and the chicken reaches 175°F.
- Brush with the remaining butter and serve.
Notes
Drying the skin well is the secret to crispy chicken.
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