Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Quarters
Calories: 14
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
Experience the magic of tender chicken quarters baked to perfection in a rich lemon butter sauce. This recipe combines simple ingredients like fresh lemon juice, garlic, and parsley to create a dish that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 med (1½ lb) Chicken quarters
- ½ tsp Salt to taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper powder
- 4 tbsp (60 g) Butter
- 4 large Garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp (15 g) All-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) Broth chicken or vegetble
- 1 cup (240 ml) White wine or Chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 3 - 4 tbsp (40 ml) Lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken quarters dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.4 med Chicken quarters, ½ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper powder
- Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken quarters, skin side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Lemon Butter Sauce: Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the flour and cook for about a minute.4 tbsp Butter, 2 tbsp All-purpose flour, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 4 large Garlic cloves
- Add the Liquid: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 3-4 minutes.3 - 4 tbsp Lemon juice, 1 cup White wine or Chicken broth, 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- Bake the Chicken: Return the seared chicken quarters to the skillet, skin side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Finish the Dish: Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle the lemon zest over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.Fresh parsley for garnish
- Serve: Serve the baked lemon butter chicken quarters with your choice of side dishes.
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