Description
A succulent and flavorful chicken thigh recipe that’s sure to impress, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of half a lemon
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey for a touch of sweetness
- Optional: Sliced lemon wheels for garnishing
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your chicken thighs. Pat them dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Next, heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs and add minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to coat.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and roast for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once done, let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Marinate the chicken ahead of time for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg