Juiciest Lemon Chicken
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- 9 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. Crispy, bone‑in chicken thighs are simmered in a bright lemon‑butter sauce with garlic and fresh herbs, delivering a juicy, flavorful dinner ready in under half an hour.
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Method
Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin‑side down and sear for 5–6 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Flip the chicken and cook the other side for an additional 3–4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, and the thin lemon slices.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Remove the lid, stir in the butter until the sauce becomes glossy, and finish with the chopped parsley or thyme.
Serve the chicken thighs drizzled with the lemon‑butter sauce.
Tips while you cook
- Sear skin side first
- Start by searing the chicken thighs skin‑side down for 5–6 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy before flipping.
- Cover while simmering
- After adding broth, lemon juice, and lemon slices, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Add butter after lid removal
- Remove the lid at the end of cooking and stir in the butter until the sauce becomes glossy.
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