Garlic Lemon Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Recipe: Your New Weeknight Hero
Juicy Garlic Lemon Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs seared golden and finished with bright lemon-garlic pan sauce. Your new weeknight hero – ready in 25 minutes with minimal cleanup!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- 1. Pat chicken thighs dry. Season generously with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- 2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3. Sear chicken thighs 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove to plate.
- 4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining olive oil and garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Scrape up browned bits.
- 6. Simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in butter until melted.
- 7. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top. Cook 1-2 minutes to warm through.
- 8. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- Don’t skip patting chicken dry for crispy skin.
- Perfect with rice, roasted veggies, or salad.
- Make ahead marinade for even more flavor.
- Double sauce for extra serving over pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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