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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Can sub red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for the lemon? And same amount.
Hi Deb, yes absoutely you can use any kind of vinegar in lieu of the lemon!
What could I use instead of honey?
Hi Sherri, maple syrup works too
Quick question: is it fresh grated parm cheese or the dry stuff?
Hi Lisa, its the dry stuff I used in this recipe. enjoy!
Hi
Would love to try this ..
Was wondering if I could use the bottle lemon juice from the fridge ?.
Thank you
Hi Leslie, if the flavor is the same as real lemons then yes. I have never used the bottle lemon juice in a long time so I cant say for sure!
easy to make and the sauce topped it off!
Hi Michelle, thanks so much for the review!
I used thick chicken breast and instead of grated parmesan I used shredded parmesan. I baked for 25 minutes due to thick chicken and it didn’t come out juicy or even looked like yours. what did I do wrong?
Hi Terry, I’m so sorry it didnt work for you. Maybe the chicken was overcooked.. i’m not sure
I just discovered your Instagram this week! I made this chicken dish last night and wowed my family. Simple and ohhhhh so so tasty. Tonight, I made the eggplant roll ups. I literally was just eating the bread crumb and cheese mixture out of bottom of the pan. I have promised my family I’ll be cooking 2 to 3 things from your website a week. Your videos are fabulous. It’s so simple and easy to follow. I thought I was a good cook before but now I’m really gonna Love My Life. Thank you!!
Hi Maria, WELCOME!!! And thanks for that beautiful message! Im so happy the recipes are resonating with your and your family! Glad you’re here!
So delish and easy to make! I made it last night and it was terrific. I paired it with roasted veggies. My husband said it was a total “do-over” for our future meal planning. He loved it (we BOTH did) and also commented on how juicy the chicken breasts were. Love your recipes. Thank you so much for sharing them. I know whatever I pick the meal will be great!
Deb
So easy, so good! I barbecued the chicken, since it’s that time of year, and it was amazing! Looking forward to air frying it next time. Thanks for the instructions on cooking it different ways. I tossed the extra sauce with some pasta and served with asparagus but the options are endless!
Hi Nicole, Sounds amazing with pasta and asparagus LOVE!!!!
Can’t wait to try this today! If using chicken breasts, do you know how long to cook them for in the oven?
Hi Rachel, I would do 30-35 minutes. Definitely get your self a meat thermometer though – its a game changer! No more overcooking
I’m never making chicken any other way again! Paired it with a light salad…amazing!
Hi Liana, I don’t blame you! this dish is so delicious and easy! Thank you for the kind feedback too!
Love Love Love your easy Greek recipes!
This lemon Parmesan is going to be a weekly thing!
Thank you for the inspiration ♥️🇬🇷
Thanks so much for trying out the recipes! Glad this chicken recipe was a hit! Cheers!
I made this recipe and added one extra ingredient for the marinade (garlic parmesan marinade or dipping sauce. It was delicious. I’m enjoying your recipes. Tasty and super easy! Thank you @hungryhappens. 😊
Hi Degna, Glad you tried this dish and liked it! THanks so much for the kind rating!
Brilliant. Cooked it for the family. Quentin Aussie
Hi Quentin! So glad the dish was enjoyed! THanks for the kind rating!
Super easy and delicious. Looking forward to making it again, and again, and again!
Hi Abby, glad you enjoyed the chicken dish! Thanks for the rating!
Made this last night! Wow —-will be putting this in the rotation. Air fryer, and it was delicious!
HI Stacy, glad you liked the meal! Thanks for the kind rating and feedback!
Thank you for this recipe and so many others. Perhaps you could suggest sides and include links to those recipes.
HI susan, that’s a great suggestion! Thank you! Will get on that!