Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs infused with bright lemon and aromatic garlic, served with a simple pan sauce.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless (about 1.5 lbs) chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Return chicken thighs to skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted and sauce is glossy.