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Lemon Thyme Baked Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6
Golden lemon thyme baked chicken, HomeCookVibe featured recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 bone-in chicken breasts
  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoon Hunter's Poultry Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional, for color

Instructions

  • Make the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and paprika.
  • Season the Chicken: Add all the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.
  • Arrange on the Pan: Place the chicken on a sheet pan or baking dish, breasts in the center and drumsticks around the edges. Pour any remaining marinade over the top. Add lemon slices if you want extra brightness.
  • Bake: Bake at 425°F for 45-55 minutes. Drumsticks usually finish around 40-45 minutes, breasts usually finish around 50-55 minutes. If the drumsticks finish early, remove them and let the breasts continue.
  • Optional Broil: Broil for 2 minutes for golden, crisp edges.
  • Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest 5-10 minutes before slicing or serving.