Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs

Need an easy chicken dinner recipe?  Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs are a family favorite around here.  And they are a breeze to make.

I often  make dinner in the mornings while I am working.  I prep everything so when dinner time comes, all I have to do is heat and serve.  Trying to make dinner after a long day when Little One is needing attention just doesn’t seem to work for me.

This easy chicken thigh recipe is on regular dinner rotation at our house. I make a big batch so we have leftovers for lunches during the week.  The tangy lemony flavor and hint of rosemary pair well with a big green salad and honey sesame yams.  Your family will love it.

Many chicken recipes call for baking chicken thighs uncovered.  I find that this makes for a slightly chewy chicken.  Not really my cup of tea.  I prefer my chicken soft, tender, and juicy- falling off the bone.  This is achieved by roasting it in a dutch oven or cover baking dish at a lower temperature.  It does take a bit longer but so worth it.  I broil the chicken thighs for just a few minutes at the end to give them a nice crispy finish.

It’s sophisticated enough to serve for dinner guests and simple enough to throw together for a weeknight meal.  I hope you enjoy it!

Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs

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• Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
• Yield: 8 bone-in chicken thighs 1x

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Ingredients

• 8 bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 TBS dijon mustard
• 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp unrefined salt
• a pinch of freshly ground pepper
• 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary

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Instructions

1. Directions:
2. Combine dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over chicken thighs and set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 300’F.
4. Arrange chicken thighs in the bottom of a heavy baking pan, making sure they are not overlapping. Slip sprigs of rosemary in between.
5. Bake, covered, for 60-70 minutes, until cooked all the way through. Remove cover and broil for 2-3 minutes, until chicken thighs are beginning to brown.
6. Serve and enjoy!

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Side dishes you might enjoy with this:

• Homemade Vegetable Noodles
• Masala Sweet Potato Bites
• Easy Greens
• Curried Butternut Squash and Greens

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