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Savory Lemon Butter Baked Chicken Thighs with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers

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A quick and easy baked chicken thigh recipe featuring a bright lemon butter sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes, and tangy capers for a comforting yet fresh meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • A few sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  5. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
  6. Arrange halved cherry tomatoes and rinsed capers around the chicken in the skillet. Drizzle lemon butter sauce evenly over chicken and tomatoes. Tuck fresh thyme sprigs in between.
  7. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and tomatoes are soft and blistered.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  9. Serve warm, spooning pan juices and roasted tomatoes over the chicken.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing for crispy skin. If butter sauce browns too quickly, reduce oven temperature or cover loosely with foil. For extra crispy skin, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet to preserve texture.

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Keywords: baked chicken thighs, lemon butter chicken, cherry tomatoes, capers, easy dinner, weeknight meal, crispy chicken skin

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