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.
Do you think it will still be flavorful if I don’t use the cheese. Can’t do dairy.
This was the first recipe I tried on this site. Couldn’t believe how easy this was and my kids loved it. Will be trying some of the other recipes on this site.
💙 Really good and easy to make!
Thank you very much i am gone try it.love lemon .
Delicious and always try this recipe thank you
Do you think cooking this on a cast iron would work out?
can you use chicken breast Instead of thighs
Hi albert, yes you can ! Just adjust cook time for the thickness of the meat!
This was excellent. I didn’t have any chili flakes on hand so I used some of my Houston Dry Rub instead and Old Bay for the salt. It was a hit
HI Elizabeth, glad you liked the chicken! I thank you for sharing the feedback with us!
WOW! I ate almost the whole tray. My husband loved it. He said that’s probably the best chicken I have ever eaten. It is so tasty and it isn’t dry. The cold marinade on top of the chicken it is great! Thank you for sharing this recipe!! I’ll cook this again.
HI Carolina, I heard that!!! Glad you guys loved the dish so much! Thank you for the sweet message!
The whole dish was delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Mindi, glad it was enjoyed!
Doesn’t the honey prevent it from being Keto? Has anyone omitted it and if so, how did it impact the flavor?
Hi sallie, you can definitely omit the honey, will still be good. Or use some kind of Keto syrup
Made this for the first time and my hubby and I loved it! I wonder can the marinated chicken (uncooked)be stored in the freezer. Thank You 🙏🏻
Hi – yes, you can definitely freeze this uncooked! Glad you both enjoyed it though1!!
Made this on the grill last night using chicken tenders. Absolutely delicious! Served with a Greek salad. Great light meal.
Hi Debi, I’m all about this chicken dish with greek salad! Well done!
Can’t wait to try this!! If using chicken breasts, do you know how long to cook them for in the oven?
Hi Rachel, it depends on the thickness of the meat pieces you have.
Can you make in crock pot ? Looks delicious 😋
Hi Lori, i dont see why not!
I made it and it came out delicious! So flavorful and delicious!
HI Patrice, glad you enjoyed the chciken dish ! Thank you for the rating!