Baked Lemon Butter Chicken
A delightful dish combining zesty lemon flavors with rich butter and tender chicken, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 pieces dark meat chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Montreal chicken seasoning blend
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup red onion (minced)
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced onions and sauté until fragrant, about two minutes.
- Incorporate the chopped parsley and minced garlic, stirring well.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice and add the red pepper flakes.
- Add the chicken stock and mix in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Carefully bring the mixture to a simmer for about a minute and then turn off the heat.
Baking
- Season the chicken pieces with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and Montreal chicken seasoning blend.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the seasoned chicken ensuring every piece is well coated.
- Bake the chicken uncovered at 375°F for 1 hour and 45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Broil the chicken on the skin side until golden brown and baste with the sauce before serving.
Notes
For a crunch, use skin-on chicken. Adjust seasonings to taste and don’t rush baking for tender meat.