Crisp-Skinned Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
Tender chicken thighs with a golden crust, infused with lemon and fresh herbs, served with roasted vegetables.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1, sliced lemon
- 2 tbsp, leaves chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes until skin is golden and crispy, then flip and cook for 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp fresh thyme to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup baby carrots, and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Return chicken to skillet, nestling lemon slices around the chicken.
- Step 5: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.