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.
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This was fantastic! I halved and added 2T white wine and omitted honey.
I made “nuggets” and did not reserve marinade.
Delicious!
Can this be done in an air fryer ?
absolutely yes!
can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?
This was delicious and so easy to make.
I’ve tried this both ways – through air fryer & oven. Both ways are DELICIOUS, but I prefer for air fryer!
Can I marinate this longer for more than overnight? If so, how long? I will be out of town and want to have it ready marinated for my kids to cook when they want.
I love love love this recipe! I’ve made it at least 6 times for different people and it’s been a hit EVERY SINGLE TIME😍
Needless to say you have 5 new followers. 😃
HI Teresa, that’s so awesome! Thanks so much for the kind feedback and I’m glad everyone enjoyed the dish! <3
haven’t made it yet, but what would you think the time would be for bone-in chicken thighs/breasts? And has anyone done this in an instant pot? Looks awesome though
Thank you all!
Followed the recipe but it turned out terrible 🙁
Hi MG, so sorry the recipe didn’t work for you!
Amazing tasting chicken!
HI Chris, glad you tried it and liked it!
This turned out amazing! The kids gobbled up the bite size pieces.
HI Callie, glad the family enjoyed the chicken! thanks for the positive rating too! Cheers!
This was delicious! I have 2 picky children (8 & 10) and they loved it! They asked me to make it again. I used chicken breasts and cooked them in my air fryer. Thank you sooo much for this recipe!
Hello! That’s the best outcome when the kids love it! Thanks for the kind feedback!
Can’t wait to make this chicken…. so simple and so delicious! thank you!
Hi Elise, hope you tried it and liked it!
This was delicious and will definitely be making again! Personally, it was a little on the sweet side so I will leave out the honey next time. I also used all the marinade during cooking as I don’t like raw garlic. I added snow peas to the baking sheet while roasting which was a great addition. Served with rice pilaf on the side that I topped with the delicious marinade juices from the pan. A winner!
Made this last week with roasted cauliflower and loved it. The juices/gravy is the best!
Hello! Would this work with skin on and boned chicken thighs?
Hi Cat…yes.. longer cook time though!
Hi there, this looks really great. I haven’t made it yet, but I have a question? I do NOT see the “shop ingredients” part that you explained in your text. I’ve looked a few times and nothing. Am I blind? LOL
Thanks for your help. I can’t wait to try it!
Erika
Hi Erika! lol it’s a little inconspicuous since it’s black in color. But the Shop Ingredients button is black in color and literally right below the last ingredient on the ingredient list. It has a small white shopping cart icon in the box button and also say: Sponsored by 🎯. I hope this helps and I wish I could attach a picture lol