Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

• 8 Bone in – Skin on chicken thighs.
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Pepper seasoning.
• 1 tablespoon Granulated onion powder.
• 1 tablespoon Granulated garlic powder.
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Sauce ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon butter.
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic.
• 1 tablespoon honey.
• ¼ cup soy sauce.
• ¼ cup water.
• Juice of one small lemon.
• 8 Lemon slices.

Prep:

• To make the seasoning marinade. 
• Mix lemon olive oil, pepper seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. 
• Rub this mix on the chicken thighs, rub some of the mix underneath the skin. 
• Let the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
• After the thighs have marinated, heat the oven to 425f. 
• Line a sheet pan with foil and set a rack over the pan. 
• Bake for 30 minutes, then flip the thighs and cook for another 20-25 minutes. 
• To make the honey garlic sauce. Melt butter in a medium skillet on low to medium heat, then add minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, water, lemon juice, and lemon slices. 
• Let the sauce gently simmer until it has slightly thickened. 
• Brush the honey sauce on the thighs, top with caramelized lemon slices, and bake until the thighs reach an internal temperature of 165 F. 
• Remove from oven, place over some white rice, and enjoy!