Herb-Infused Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Herb Sauce

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Tender chicken thighs that absorb aromatic herbs and lemon, creating a deeply flavorful meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on), Olive Oil, Minced Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb Chicken Thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 tsp Salt and 1/4 tsp Black Pepper. Heat 2 tbsp Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken skin-side down. Sear for 6 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  2. Step 2: Flip chicken and add 3 minced Garlic cloves, 2 tsp Fresh Rosemary, and 1 tsp Fresh Thyme to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in 1/2 cup Chicken Stock and 1 tbsp Lemon Juice. Simmer for 2 minutes to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F. Remove chicken, then whisk 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour into the pan sauce for 1 minute until thickened and glossy. Return chicken to the pan, coating evenly, and cook for 2 more minutes until sauce clings to the meat.

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