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lemon chicken thighs

roast lemon chicken thighs with crispy skin, seared then oven baked for tender and juicy chicken full of flavour!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon chicken thighs
Servings: 4
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 4-6 chicken thighs skin-on bone-in, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley plus extra to garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Thoroughly pat thighs dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large oven-proof pan or skillet over medium-high heat. When pan is HOT, sear chicken skin-side down for 5-8 minutes, until crispy and golden browned. Flip and sear the underside for another 5 minutes, until the meat is golden.
  • Move thighs to the side and add the garlic to the pan juices. Sauté until fragrant . Pour in the lemon juice and stock, then add in the herbs.
  • Transfer chicken to hot oven and roast until completely cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Garnish with extra parsley, if needed. Serve with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg