Description
A simple and delicious recipe for lemon garlic chicken thighs paired with zucchini, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade.
- Place the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet.
- Arrange the sliced zucchinis around the chicken on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle any remaining marinade over the zucchinis.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the zucchinis are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and 1/2 zucchini
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg