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 just made it!! It is so good and easy ..
HI Trixie, thank you for trying the dish! Glad you liked it!
I’m cooking this right now. I put in my air fryer at 375. I’m using for bone in chicken thighs. How long do I cook the thighs in the air fryer?
Hi Melissa, I would air fry for 12 minutes skin side down . Then flip and air fry another 10 mins.
If you want them crispier, cook in 2 minute increments until you achieve your desired crispyness.
Omg delicious
Hi Norma, glad you enjoyed the recipe!
First time I tried it was an absolute hit. In fact my wife requested the exact same meal for next week. Definitely a roaring success. Thank you so much for sharing.
So easy and very tasty!!!
Will be making them again! very good A+
I was left with a lot of liquid at 20 mins in a gas oven. I used kithul honey which is slightly more viscous than Bees honey… maybe that’s why? I’ve reduced the liquid and put it back in for a few more mins. The pieces are starting to brown and it smells mouth-watering!
Thank you so much for this recipe, it was absolutely delicious!!!! The way all the flavors in the marinade compliment each other is amazing! I did go heavier on the garlic and used chicken breast on the air fryer. Next time I’ll bake them. The 1/4 marinade saved, just made it so much tastier..I poured mine on top once served. Thank you again!
This sounds great. I do not like lemon chicken, so I would substitute orange. Even better
Delicious and easy!
One of the best chicken recipes!!!
It was amazing! Thank for sharing
This is a delicious dish! I made it with the risotto & Greek yoghurt salad suggested. My dinner guests all raved about the meal. Thank you!
I made it this evening & it was a hit. I was asked to add it to the weekly menu. 🌸😁
I’m certain I was Greek in a past life. Your recipes offer such an easy approach to Greek cuisine and I’m enjoying cooking so many wonderful, tasty dishes. This is such an easy one. I only had time to marinade for 30 minutes, and it was delicious, but looking forward to trying overnight. Thank you for yet another delicious dish!
Amazing! And this marinade! I think I’ll use it the dress my salads as well! Thank you so much for sharing your genius!!