Creamy Lemon-Garlic Marinated Chicken

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This chicken uses a creamy lemon-garlic marinade to bake up tender, moist and infused with garlic and lemon. The little bit of dressing reserved for serving adds a nice pop of extra flavor.

Devon O'Brien

Updated on September 20, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

creamy lemon garlic marinated chicken — Photo: Crystal Hughes

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place chicken and 3/4 cup dressing in a zip-top plastic bag or shallow dish. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours, flipping once halfway through marinating time.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange on a large rimmed baking sheet; discard the marinade. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
Bake the chicken, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, about 20 minutes.
Serve the chicken topped with the remaining 1/4 cup dressing and sprinkled with thyme.

To make ahead

Marinate chicken (Step 1) for up to 12 hours.

Associated Recipe

Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

240	Calories
14g	Fat
5g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 1 Tbsp. dressing
Calories 240
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Total Sugars 3g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 23g	46%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Vitamin A 66IU	1%
Vitamin C 5mg	6%
Vitamin D 1IU	0%
Vitamin E 1mg	9%
Folate 7mcg	2%
Vitamin K 4mcg	3%
Sodium 428mg	19%
Calcium 43mg	3%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 31mg	7%
Potassium 336mg	7%
Zinc 2mg	18%
Vitamin B12 1mcg	42%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.