Baked Lemon Butter Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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10 dark meat chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs), trimmed of excess fat
→ Seasonings
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2 tsp kosher salt
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1 tbsp smoked paprika
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1 tbsp Montreal chicken seasoning blend
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
→ Sauce
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2 tbsp butter
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1/2 cup minced red onion
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1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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1 cup chicken stock
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
# Instructions:
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In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add minced red onions and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Add chopped parsley and minced garlic to the onions. Mix well to combine, then add lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
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Pour in chicken stock followed by grated Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly, then add heavy cream. Bring to a simmer for a minute, then turn off heat and allow sauce to cool slightly.
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While the sauce cools, season chicken pieces with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and chicken seasoning. Toss well to ensure even coating.
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Place seasoned chicken in a baking dish and pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Bake uncovered at 190°C (375°F) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, flipping the chicken pieces halfway through cooking time.
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Switch oven to broil setting and cook chicken skin-side up until golden brown. Remove from oven, baste with sauce from the pan, and serve.
# Notes:
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For best results, allow chicken to come to room temperature before baking.
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You can substitute the Montreal chicken seasoning with any chicken seasoning blend or bouillon.