Creamy Lemon Chicken Thighs

4.9
(128)

Tender dark-meat chicken thighs and drumsticks baked in a rich, creamy white sauce.

close up view of a Creamy Lemon Chicken Thigh garnished with herbs, served with rice and carrots on a plate
20
20
20
20
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs

  • 6 chicken drumsticks

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons ground paprika

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves

  • 2 cloves minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup white wine

  • ½ cup chicken stock

  • lemon, juiced

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place chicken in a large bowl and coat generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  3. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the skillet in batches, skin-side down. Cook until skin is golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per batch. Remove chicken and place into a large baking dish.

  4. Add thyme and garlic to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and lightly browned, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour slowly into a thick paste. Add wine, stock, lemon juice, and cream and bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Pour sauce over chicken in the baking dish.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until chicken is not longer pink inside and juices run clear, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
17g Fat
5g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 557mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 170mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.