Weeknight Baked Chicken w/ Lemon and Thyme
A simple yet flavorful baked chicken recipe that produces juicy, crispy-skinned chicken pieces. Softened herb butter infused with lemon and thyme is placed under the skin before baking, and the chicken is roasted in a hot oven to encourage crispy skin while keeping the meat moist and tender.
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter2 tbsp, softened, plus 1 tablespoon melted
(57g)Thyme, fresh2 tsp, minced
(6g)LEMON ZEST1/2 tsp, grated
(2g)Coarse Kosher Salt1/8 tsp
(0g)Course ground black pepper1/8 tsp
(0g)Chicken thigh1 1/2 pounds (split breasts, drumsticks, and/or thighs), trimmed
(680g)