Ok, so this is technically Lemon Ghee Chicken, but butter just sounds better. These thighs are coated in a scrumptious sauce that consists of ghee, coconut cream, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and fresh rosemary. It is poured all over the thighs then they are baked making it a seriously easy meal! Thighs are probably my favorite piece of chicken to use because they’re affordable, juicy, and easy to eat.
This meal comes together quick, and while it does bake for a little while, it’s all hands off. You can easily be preparing a side dish or doing whatever else you need to do. This has turned into one of my husbands favorite meals already. He told me he wants to drink the sauce because it’s so good! Ok, I actually saw him tip his plate up to get every last drop.
Paleo Lemon Butter Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 thighs
Ingredients
8 chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons ghee
1/4 cup coconut cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375° and place the chicken thighs skin side down in a 13x9 pan.
Sprinkle lightly with salt then flip over so the skin side is up. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine lemon zest and juice, ghee, coconut cream, garlic powder, salt, and rosemary.
Stir over medium heat until everything is well combined.
Pour the mixture over the thighs and bake for 40-45 minutes or until they reach 165°.
If you want the skin crispy, turn up the oven to 500° and bake for another 5-10 minutes.