Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 10 dark meat chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs, trimmed of excess fat)

• 2 tsp kosher salt

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp Montreal chicken seasoning blend (or any chicken seasoning of your choice, bouillon works too)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1/2 cup red onion, minced

• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1 cup chicken stock

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the sauce:

2. 
   In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

3. Once melted, add the minced onion and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

4. 
   Add the chopped parsley and garlic, stirring well to combine.

5. 
   Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, mixing to combine.

6. Make the creamy sauce:

7. 
   Add the chicken stock and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir to combine, then pour in the heavy cream.

8. 
   Bring the mixture to a simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

9. Prepare the chicken:

10. 
    While the sauce is cooling, season the chicken with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and your choice of chicken seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.

11. Assemble and bake:

12. 
    Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and pour the prepared sauce over it.
    Bake uncovered at 375°F for 1 hour and 45 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time.

13. Finish and serve:
    Once baked, broil the chicken on the skin side until golden brown.

14. 
    Baste the chicken with the sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy!