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Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
These lemon garlic chicken thighs are a terrific way to eat protein when the weather is warm and you want something substantial yet light.
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Prep Time 1 hr 40 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Servings 8 servings
Calories 177 kcal
Ingredients
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½ cup fresh lemon juice
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¼ cup raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
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1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
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6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2 lbs. raw chicken thighs, boneless, skinless (about 8 thighs)
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Nonstick cooking spray
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½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
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½ tsp. ground black pepper
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lemon wedges (for garnish; optional)
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fresh parsley sprigs (for garnish; optional)
Instructions
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Combine lemon juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic in a nonreactive dish. Add chicken; cover and marinate, in the refrigerator, for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
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Preheat oven to 425° F.
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Remove chicken from dish, reserving marinade. Arrange in a shallow baking pan lightly coated with spray.
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Pour reserved marinade over chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bake, basting the first 20 minutes with marinade, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear. Discard any leftover marinade.
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Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley if desired.
Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 177
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 266mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Sugars 9g
Protein 22g 44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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source: Beachbody On Demand Blog
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