Keto Chicken Lemon Bake
This Keto Chicken Lemon Bake is a zesty, oven-roasted low-carb dish featuring juicy chicken, fresh lemon slices, and fragrant herbs for a simple yet flavorful dinner.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon thinly sliced for garnish
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them. Rub to coat evenly.
- Top with lemon slices and bake uncovered for 35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This lemony chicken bake is great with steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.