Low Carb Chicken Drumsticks Baked in Lemon Butter
Juicy chicken baked in a rich lemon butter garlic sauce. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ cup unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp lemon zest
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup chicken broth
Fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)
Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat oil in oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in same skillet. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Stir in lemon zest, juice, and broth. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over and bake uncovered 25–30 minutes.
- Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with herbs and lemon slices. Spoon sauce over to serve.
Notes
Sub boneless chicken if preferred—reduce bake time to 20–25 minutes. Use ghee or plant-based butter for dairy-free option.