Lemon Herb Stuffed Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Lemon Herb Stuffed Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest; 1/2 cups Italian Breadcrumbs; 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 cups Parsley, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 8 whole Chicken Thighs, Skin On; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Paprika

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
1/2 cups Italian Breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cups Parsley, Chopped
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
8 whole Chicken Thighs, Skin On
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Paprika

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Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a small bowl, mix all the stuffing ingredients together.
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Loosen the skin of a chicken thigh.
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Take some of the stuffing and push it under the skin, forming a mound.
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Fill the skin with stuffing until full.
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Repeat with the other chicken thighs.
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Place chicken in a large glass baking dish.
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Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken thighs.
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Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and paprika over the chicken thighs.
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Bake until chicken is cooked all the way through, about 40 minutes, rotating the dish halfway through the cook time.
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Remove dish from oven.
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Let chicken rest for 2 minutes and then enjoy!

454

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest, 1/2 cups Italian Breadcrumbs, 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1/4 cups Parsley, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Lemon Herb Stuffed Chicken Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Herb Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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