Juicy Lemon Herb Chicken
Fresh herbs make this recipe stand out! The chicken is juicy, ultra flavorful, and easy to make
- 12 chicken drumsticks or thighs (or a combo)
- 1 bunch chives
- 1 bunch curly leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (approx 1 lemon)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6-8 basil leaves
Start by placing the chives and parsley into the food processor. Add only the top part of the parsley and not the stem. Add in olive oil, touch of lemon juice, honey and blend all of these ingredients until you have a nice paste.
Add in the garlic and a little bit of salt and blend. Add in the basil and blend once again
Rub the herb marinade evenly on the chicken. In an oven proof pan place your chicken and cover it with plastic wrap to marinade in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or over night.
Remove the plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 25 minutes in a 350°F oven until it browns. Cover the chicken with foil and place it back in the oven for 30 minutes to cook it through. To make sure your chicken is all the way cooked, cut off a piece and check
Once the chicken is cooked through you are ready to serve!
Serving Size 2 Thighs
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 673kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 29.96g47%
- Saturated Fat 6.5g33%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 435mg145%
- Sodium 906mg38%
- Potassium 862mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.7g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 3.06g
- Protein 91.27g183%
- Vitamin A 6 IU
- Vitamin C 16 mg
- Calcium 4 mg
- Iron 22 mg
- Vitamin D 1 IU
- Vitamin E 16 IU
- Vitamin K 25 mcg
- Thiamin 38 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.