Its lemony, garlicky, and oh-so-easy.

There are multiple reasons why, but one of the biggest is this very recipe.

The salting step doesnt take long.

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If you have a mandoline, use it to slice the lemons so theyre very thin and even.

To make about four servings, youll need:

Season the chicken liberally with salt on both sides.

Set aside at room temperature while you prep everything else (at least 15 minutes).

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Preheat the oven to 450oF and move a rack to the middle of the oven.

Here are some simple ways to play around with this recipe:

Overhead view of a white serving platter of lemon chicken thighs and lemon slices with a large serving spoon

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