Description
A delightful dish combining savory flavors with a hint of brightness from fresh lemon, featuring tender chicken bathed in a creamy, zesty sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 dark meat chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs, trimmed of excess fat)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Montreal chicken seasoning blend
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup red onion (minced)
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add chopped parsley and garlic, followed by lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken stock and Parmesan cheese, mixing well, then stir in heavy cream.
- Bring to a simmer for a minute, then turn off the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, smoked paprika, and chicken seasoning, tossing well to combine.
- Pour sauce over chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake UNCOVERED at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Broil on the skin side until golden brown, basting in sauce to finish.
Notes
Don’t skip the resting time before serving; it allows the juices to redistribute in the chicken, making it more tender. You can swap out dark meat for boneless, skinless chicken breasts if you prefer a leaner option, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 180mg