Crispy Skin Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme

Name: Crispy Skin Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2, thinly sliced lemon; 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Chicken thighs with perfectly browned skin and juicy interior, brightened by lemon and fresh thyme for a simple yet elegant weeknight meal.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2, thinly sliced lemon
1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 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 large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 10 minutes until skin is deeply golden and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken, add lemon slices and minced garlic, and cook for 5 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Sprinkle with 1 tsp chopped thyme before serving.