Low Flame Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Juicy chicken thighs seared on low flame to develop a golden crust while remaining tender inside, accented with bright garlic and lemon notes. This Mediterranean-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
5, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over low heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Step 3: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes over low flame until the skin is golden brown and crisp, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning.
Step 4: Flip the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes on the other side until cooked through and juices run clear.
Step 5: Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the pan around the chicken, sautéing gently for 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Step 6: Remove skillet from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest over the chicken. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.