Easy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe
This is an iconic chicken recipe that you cannot help but create because, once again, super easy to throw together and the flavors and taste are ALL THERE! The secret is to reserve a portion of the lemon garlic parmesan marinade on the side prior to adding the chicken to it (obviously). Then use that reserved marinade when serving the dish as a sauce. It makes all the difference and levels up the end product. And yes, this can work with any type of meat or fish! If you love this recipe you will love my Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers or Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes.
Some great sides with this chicken dish are my Maroulosalata, Traditional Greek Salad, my Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad, or my Dakos Salata. I would also enjoy this with some additional side dishes like my Creamy Mushroom Rice, my Greek Sweet Peas and Potatoes or my Spanakorizo.
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Easy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large lemon, juiced (2 tbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbs honey
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400℉ or your air fryer to 375℉.
- Rinse and pat dry your chicken pieces. Transfer to a ziploc bag.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, spices, salt and pepper to taste and grated parmesan. Whisk together. Transfer 3/4 of this mixture to the ziploc bag and close the bag. Swoosh the chicken around to coat in the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Take the remaining 1/4 marinade, store it in your fridge for serving (after the chicken is cooked). This reserved marinade is not to touch the raw chicken.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 17-20 minutes. Air fry for 12 minutes.
- Top the chicken with the remaining marinade to serve and dip.
This turned out really yummy! This will go into rotation for sure!
This will be my go to recipe for a lot of poultry and fish. I made it with chicken on Monday and will make with salmon tonight. Both hubby and kid can’t get enough. Even our dogs were drooling with all the amazing smells from the oven. Thank you so much! I love your videos, recipes and style. 😍
This was delicious! So flavorful with the butter/lemon/garlic combo – it definitely had decadent French vibes. Your recipes are always wonderful.
Hi Kerrianne, THank you so much for trying out the recipes! Glad this was a winner for you!
very good. husband is not big on lemon but he really liked it
Hi Theresa, glad you both enjoyed the chicken! Thanks for the rating!
This is a favorite recipe that my whole family enjoys !!
Hi Amy, so happy it was a win with everyone!
My husband was obsessed with this chicken and was so sad when it was gone! Excited to make again soon. We were out of Parmesan cheese but it tasted great even without it.
Hi Chelsea, that’s great feedback! Thanks for sharing!
Great recipie. I added the zest of the lemon and put them on skewers with orange peppers and onion. Air fried them at 400 for 15 min., turned them and cooked additional 7 min.Line the basket with parchment paper so they cook in their juices. Very juicy and they freeze great. Thank you for the awesome recipie.
Hi Robin, Love this recipe sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Can the marinade and chicken be put onto a freezer bag and freezed to be thawed and used later in the week? Or will it effect the taste?
Perfect, this is the fourth time that I have made this recipe.
I’m so sorry I found the temperatures 🙊
What temperature!!!?!???
Way too much garlic! I had to take several TUMS after this meal.
SO unbelievably delicious. i crave it as soon as im not eating it
Just as delicious as it looks and super easy to prepare!
Hi Tracy, happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Can this be grilled?
Hi Maureen – absolutely yyes
When it says 12 min in air fryer is that total time? Or each side?
I just got my air fryer
Love your recipes👍
Hi karen total time is 12 minutes but check with a meat thermometer. Its a must. Internal temp should be 165 F or higher