Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Bitter Orange Peel

Name: Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Bitter Orange Peel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 tbsp grated bitter orange peel; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 minced garlic cloves; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup chicken broth

Sear chicken thighs with fragrant thyme and the sharp bitterness of orange peel for a sophisticated main course.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 26 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 lb bone-in chicken thighs
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 tbsp grated bitter orange peel
2 tbsp olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add chicken skin-side down and sear for 6 minutes until golden brown.
Step 3: Flip chicken, add 3 fresh thyme sprigs and 1 tbsp grated bitter orange peel to the skillet; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1/4 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits; bring to a simmer and cook for 4 minutes until liquid reduces by half.
Step 5: Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally, basting occasionally with pan juices.