Description
A delightful blend of buttery chicken thighs infused with the zesty flavor of fresh lemons, creating a rich and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 fresh lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic: Toss in minced garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Introduce the lemon: Squeeze one lemon’s juice over chicken, add lemon halves, and pour in chicken broth.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet, reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish with herbs: In the last few minutes, sprinkle fresh herbs over the chicken.
- Serve: Remove from heat, serve over rice or with roasted vegetables, drizzling the lemon sauce on top.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute butter with olive oil and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon, Chicken Thighs, Comfort Food, Family Meal, Quick Dinner