Crisp-Skinned Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs

Name: Crisp-Skinned Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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.