Entertaining Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Lemon

Name: Entertaining Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 12 oz chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 lemon; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken thighs roasted with fresh rosemary and lemon zest, creating a bright, aromatic dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

Cuisine: General

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 21 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 lemon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 6 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Step 4: Finely chop 2 sprigs fresh rosemary and zest 1 lemon, then scatter over chicken.
Step 5: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and roast for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.