On nights when we want to do something simple for dinner, we often make baked chicken thighs because it’s easy and the whole family loves it. It’s very similar to a whole roast chicken except we just use chicken thighs to avoid the trouble of carving a whole chicken. All we do is rub the chicken with some salt and pepper and into the oven it goes.
Because this simple recipe produces such amazing flavors, it got me thinking if we could build on it and make it even better. We combined different elements from other recipes and came up with this simple n’ easy Butter Baked Chicken with Garlic Lemon Aioli that’s absolutely delicious!!
For this recipe, you can use any cut of chicken you prefer. Our favorite is chicken thighs because it’s, in our opinion, the juiciest part of the chicken and we’re not fans of dry chicken!
Speaking of juicy chicken, what takes this recipe to the next level is the garlic lemon aioli sauce that’s so addicting that sometimes I don’t know if I’m eating chicken with the sauce or the sauce with the chicken!
Either way, to make this dish is super simple! We start with prepping the chicken thighs by seasoning it with some good ol salt and black pepper, and from there brush some melted butter and throw it all in the oven.
While we for the chicken to bake, we put together the simple garlic aioli by combining some Kewpie Mayo, grated garlic and lemon juice. We prefer to use Kewpie Mayo since we think it adds more depth to the sauce and prefer it over American style mayo, but you can substitute for your Hellsman or Best Foods if that’s all you have.
Also, keep in mind to actually grate the garlic and not mince or chop it. Garlic is a unique herb in that the more you express it, the more oils you release from the garlic and the stronger the flavors get. And the best way to express the oils is by grating it with a grater.
Now once all that’s done, just dip your baked chicken into that delish garlic aioli sauce and stick a fork in it! Hope you enjoy!
For this one, the only special ingredient you will need is Kewpie Mayo, which can be purchased on Amazon or a local Asian supermarket.
Now, let’s get started!
Prepping Time 5M
Cooking Time 24M
Total Time 29M
Net Carb/Piece ~0g
Servings 2-3 pieces
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1/2 lb Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thigh (about 2-3 pieces)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Kewpie Mayo
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Garlic Clove (Grated)
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) Preheat oven to 400F.
3) In a microwavable bowl, add butter and microwave until melted (about 30 seconds for ours).
4) Prepare a silicone baking mat or line an oven tray with aluminum foil and spray with cooking oil.
5) Pat dry chicken thighs and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken onto an oven tray and brush melted butter onto both sides of the chicken.
6) Bake chicken for 10 minutes and then flip and cook for another 10-12 minutes or until cooked (internal temp should be 165F).
7) In the meantime, grate garlic with a grater or garlic press and add into mixing bowl.
8) Combine 1/4 cup Kewpie Mayo, 1 tsp lemon juice into mixing bowl and mix well. Transfer to a small dipping bowl.
9) Optional – if you would like to char the chicken a little, move the tray rack about 6 inches away from the heating element and switch oven to broil. Cook for 2-4 minutes or to desired char consistency.
10) Transfer chicken to serving plate and serve with dipping sauce.
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Butter Baked Chicken with Garlic Lemon Aioli
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1/2 lb Chicken Thighs Boneless and Skinless, 2-3 pieces
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Kewpie Mayo
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Clove Garlic
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In a microwavable bowl, add butter and microwave until melted (about 30 seconds for ours).
- Prepare a silicone baking mat or line an oven tray with aluminum foil and spray with cooking oil.
- Pat dry chicken thighs and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken onto an oven tray and brush melted butter onto both sides of the chicken.
- Bake chicken for 10 minutes and then flip and cook for another 10-12 minutes or until cooked (internal temp should be 165F).
- In the meantime, grate garlic with a grater or garlic press and add into mixing bowl.
- Combine 1/4 cup Kewpie mayo, 1 tsp lemon juice into mixing bowl and mix well. Transfer to a small dipping bowl.
- Optional - if you would like to char the chicken a little, move the tray rack about 6 inches away from the heating element and switch oven to broil. Cook for 2-4 minutes or to desired char consistency.
- Transfer chicken to serving plate and serve with dipping sauce.
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