Baked Lemon Butter Chicken (Print-Friendly Format)

Tender chicken with lemon-butter sauce, parmesan, and herbs, baked to golden perfection for a cozy dinner.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 10 dark meat chicken pieces, such as drumsticks and thighs, trimmed of excess fat

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
03 - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning blend or alternative chicken seasoning

→ Sauce

05 - 2 tablespoons butter
06 - 125 grams red onion, minced
07 - 15 grams flat leaf parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
09 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 - 240 millilitres chicken stock
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 100 grams freshly grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 80 millilitres heavy whipping cream

# How to Make It:

01 - In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced red onion and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
02 - Incorporate chopped parsley and minced garlic into the skillet. Mix thoroughly, add lemon juice and red pepper flakes, and stir to combine.
03 - Pour in chicken stock and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well, then integrate heavy whipping cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer for 1 minute, remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly.
04 - While the sauce cools, season chicken pieces evenly with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and chicken seasoning blend. Toss to coat thoroughly.
05 - Arrange chicken pieces in a baking dish and pour cooled sauce evenly over the top. Bake uncovered at 190°C for 1 hour and 45 minutes, flipping pieces halfway through to ensure even cooking.
06 - Broil the chicken on the skin side until golden brown. Baste with pan sauce, then serve immediately.

# Additional Information:

01 - Larger chicken pieces require a longer cooking time; adjust as needed depending on size and oven efficiency.
02 - For faster cooking, roast at 200°C for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the juices run clear and meat is fork-tender.
03 - Bringing chicken to room temperature for 30 minutes prior to baking promotes even cooking.
04 - Serve alongside rice or mashed potatoes to best enjoy the pan sauce.
05 - Use a meat thermometer to verify doneness; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 75°C.

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