Lemon Garlic Chicken
This lemon garlic chicken is irresistibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor! Boneless chicken is coated in a sweet, zesty, and slightly spicy marinade, then grilled, baked, or pan-fried to perfection. Serve it with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for an easy, family-friendly dinner everyone will love.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 20 oz (570g) skin on deboned chicken thighs
- lemon (sliced, for garnishing)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced )
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
Instructions
- 1
Debone the chicken thighs, keeping the skin on. If you prefer skinless, you can buy boneless, skinless thighs. Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine well. Marinate the chicken in a bowl or a sealable plastic bag for 30 minutes, or preferably for 2 hours.
- 2
Fire up the grill and grill the chicken on both sides until it’s cooked through and the skin is charred. Alternatively, you can bake the chicken in an oven at 400°F (207°C) for about 15–20 minutes, or pan-fry it in a skillet over medium to low heat. Serve the chicken warm with lemon wedges.