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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I’m not much on commenting but this dish is FABULOUS! I served it to my grandsons with lemon pasta and fresh peas. They could not get enough of it. Thank you for sharing your creative food gifts with us! 🙌
Easy to make and delicious
Love this recipe! I make it once week, it’s a favorite in our house! When I air fry I do leave it in for just another minute or two. Absolutely delicious!
Love this recipe! I make it once week, it’s a favorite in our house! When I air fry I do leave it in for just another minute or two. Absolutely delicious!
Absolutely delicious, so tender and a new favourite in my house! Used all of the marinade but found that the marinade that stayed behind on the baking tray after cooking the chicken also tastes extremely good (Drizzled it on some left over toasted sour dough baguette. Mouth watering:))
Served it with maroulosalata. Wow! Thank you :))
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I made this tonight and it turned out delicious! I only had 3 chicken thighs so I had to improvise on the ingredients a little bit. Wish I had the finely shredded parmesan cheese, all I had was the shredded type which didn’t crisp up as good. Definitely will make this again.
Not sure if you got my questions and comment.
Can I use store bought grated Parmesan cheese. Last time I made it with fresh. It was incredible. Thanks for the recipe
Hi Wendy, Yes you can use storebought Parmesan! Enjoy and thanks for your feedback!
Will definitely make again. Delicious
Hi Tiffany, I’m glad you liked the recipe!
Absolutely wonderful…thank you! I LOVE your recipes and your energy…💙
You are so sweet! thank you so much Lisa!
Delicious. I baked the chicken and will probably add some corn starch so they crisp up a little but good both ways. Very tender and flavorful.
Hi Crystal, such a great tip! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Easy and delicious!!!
Hi Therese! I’m so glad you liked the recipe!
I rarely comment on a recipe but adding parm to a chicken marinade makes the chicken taste funky and smell nasty. Spice combo is fine, just regretted marinating chicken IN cheese.
Hi Lisa, i’m sorry the recipe wasnt to your liking!
Excellent! The lemon is perfect. Going on the repeat list
Hi Duane, thank you for trying the recipe!
Can you substitute chicken thighs for breasts?
Hi. Mary, Yes! Absolutelly!
What Would You Serve With This Chicken Dish.
Hi Lesley, My maroulosalata, traditional Greek salad, lemon feta orzo or rice. All of these are here on my website…