Aviation Fuel-Infused Lemon Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs cooked in a bright lemon-herb sauce with a hint of aviation-inspired citrus notes.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
• 2 medium lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp fresh thyme to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Squeeze juice from 2 medium lemons over the chicken and add 1 cup chicken broth and 1 tsp dried thyme.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
6. Step 6: Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer the sauce uncovered for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Step 7: Pour sauce over chicken thighs and garnish with additional fresh thyme.