Crispy Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs

Name: Crispy Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 oz chicken thighs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 lemon; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp fresh rosemary

Golden-brown chicken thighs with a zesty garlic-lime finish, ready in under 30 minutes.

Cuisine: American

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

4 oz chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/2 lemon
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tsp fresh rosemary

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Flip chicken and cook for 5 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 5: Remove chicken from pan. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6: Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over chicken, then sprinkle with 1 tsp fresh rosemary.