One-Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic and Thyme

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A bright and savory one-pot chicken dish featuring tender thighs simmered with fresh garlic, thyme, and lemon slices for a fragrant finish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in 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 350 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Place chicken skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and sear for another 4 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium, add 5 minced garlic cloves and 4 sprigs fresh thyme to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring to coat the chicken.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and arrange 1 thinly sliced lemon evenly over the chicken. Add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce slightly thickens.
  4. Step 4: Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes to reduce the sauce further and intensify flavors. Serve warm, spooning pan sauce over the chicken.

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