Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Sauce

Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    5 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    72

Savor the exquisite blend of zesty lemon and savory mushrooms in this comforting chicken dish. The secret to a velvety-smooth, lump-free mushroom sauce lies in a simple yet effective technique, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    134 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    35 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    5918 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    33 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, salt, rosemary garlic seasoning, and oregano. Add chicken thighs and enough water to cover. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. (4+ hours)

02

Step

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking dish with aluminum foil. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Spread half of the lemon slices in the baking dish. Arrange chicken thighs over the lemon slices, then top with the remaining lemon slices. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (30-40 minutes)

05

Step

While the chicken bakes, melt light butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried lemon peel. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and softened. (5-8 minutes)

06

Step

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine chicken stock and flour. Shake vigorously until smooth. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the mushrooms.

07

Step

Increase heat to medium-high. Simmer the mushroom sauce, stirring frequently, until thickened. (10 minutes)

08

Step

Serve the succulent baked lemon chicken thighs with the creamy mushroom sauce.

For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a splash of dry white wine to the mushroom sauce while it simmers.
Ensure the chicken is fully submerged in the lemon juice brine for optimal flavor infusion.
If you don't have rosemary garlic seasoning, you can substitute with a mix of dried rosemary, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 24 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Deondre Stantonwuckert

    The secret to the sauce is a game changer! It's the only way I'll make gravy from now on.

  • Rigoberto Flatley

    I used bone-in, skin-on thighs and the skin crisped up nicely. Highly recommend!

  • Enoch Kirlin

    Quick, easy, and flavorful - a perfect weeknight meal.

  • Orie Sanford

    I added a bit of thyme to the mushroom sauce, and it was a fantastic addition.

  • Hester Kshlerin

    The lemon flavor really shines through, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. My family loved it!

  • Ubaldo Schultz

    This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Dedrick Jones

    Absolutely delicious! The mushroom sauce was incredibly smooth, and the chicken was so moist.

  • Caleigh Gottlieb

    The lemon brightens up the dish and makes it taste so fresh. This is a keeper!

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