Try these Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs for your next dinner option! Chicken thighs are a great source of vitamins and minerals and support muscle growth. Lemon boosts the immune system, improves iron absorption, and supports heart health. Garlic fights inflammation, lowers cholesterol, and improves bone health. Prepare these Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs with a side of your favorite roasted potatoes and enjoy!

Ingredients:

8 (7-ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 medium lemon
16 garlic cloves, peeled and divided (from 1 bulb)
1 (1/2 ounce) package fresh thyme sprigs
3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) Pat chicken thighs dry and set aside. Cut the lemon half lengthwise, then cut it into thirds crosswise. Remove seeds. Grate 4 garlic cloves and set aside.

3) Arrange lemon slices, grated garlic, and the remaining 12 cloves of garlic in an even single layer in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Add half the package of thyme sprigs to the dish.

4) Place chicken thighs in a single layer on top, skin side up. Drizzle coconut oil over thighs, and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper.

5) Bake in the oven for about 1 hour, until skin is deep golden brown and the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit with a thermometer. Transfer the chicken thighs to a serving platter.

6) Discard the lemon pieces from the baking dish. Pour the remaining drippings from the dish into a blender. Remove the centerpiece of the blender for steam to escape.

7) Process for about 30-40 seconds. Stir in the honey and remaining salt.

8) Drizzle sauce over your plated chicken thighs and garnish with the remaining thyme sprigs.

9) Add a few extra lemon slices to your plate and enjoy!