Garlic-Parsley Chicken with Lemon Juice

Name: Garlic-Parsley Chicken with Lemon Juice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley; 1, juiced lemon; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken thighs pan-seared with garlic and fresh parsley, finished with bright lemon juice for a simple weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

1 lb, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1, juiced lemon
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook undisturbed for 6 minutes until golden brown and skin crisps. Flip and cook for 5 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet. Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the same pan, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 1 lemon, then stir in 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it, and cook for 2 minutes to reheat.