Dinner

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 20 min
Total Time 30 min
Servings 4

Delicious Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe shared by Tyler DiSiena on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear until the skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Step 6: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Step 7: Add lemon slices, oregano, thyme, and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  8. Step 8: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
  9. Step 9: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  10. Step 10: Remove from the oven, add butter to the skillet, and let it melt into the sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

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