Best Slow-Braised Chicken with Lemon-Herb Crust

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Tender chicken thighs become the star of the plate with a golden, herb-infused crust and bright lemon pan sauce that elevates simple ingredients to perfection. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, all-purpose flour, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then coat evenly in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
  3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to a preheated 375°F oven and bake for 25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally, then remove and tent with foil.
  4. Step 4: Pour out excess fat from skillet, leaving 1 tbsp; add 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tsp thyme, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 1 tbsp lemon juice, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half, then stir in 1 tbsp butter and lemon zest until glossy.
  5. Step 5: Slice chicken and drizzle with pan sauce, serving immediately.

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