Chrome-Crisp Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs with a golden, herb-crusted exterior and bright lemon-garlic sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Dredge each thigh in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and skin is crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip thighs, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme to the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer covered for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Stir remaining lemon zest into the pan sauce, then pour over chicken.

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