Description
A heartwarming and succulent dish featuring chicken thighs in a rich lemon butter sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, then add minced garlic. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and add the zest.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the thighs, add fresh herbs, cover, and simmer until fully cooked (165°F), about 10-15 minutes.
- Baste the chicken with sauce a few times while it simmers.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle more butter sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices.
Notes
Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing to maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon butter, comfort food, family recipe, southern cooking