Butter-Basted Chicken with Lemon-Parsley Sauce

Tender chicken thighs cooked to golden perfection with a bright lemon-parsley sauce that complements the rich meat.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium lemon
• 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy.
3. Step 3: Flip chicken, add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and cook for 2 more minutes until garlic is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp all-purpose flour over chicken, stirring to coat, then pour in 1/2 cup chicken stock.
5. Step 5: Squeeze juice from 1 medium lemon over the skillet, add 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, and bring to a simmer.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
7. Step 7: Remove chicken to a plate, keep skillet on low heat, and simmer sauce for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Step 8: Stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy, then pour sauce over chicken.