Description
Juicy and flavorful Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs, perfect for quick meals and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Combine the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, olive oil, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl.
- Coat your chicken thighs in the honey lemon pepper mixture.
- Place the thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper if baking, or in the air fryer basket.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) or air fry for 20-25 minutes.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Let the chicken come to room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg