Pan-Sear Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme

Name: Pan-Sear Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2, thinly sliced lemon; 1 tsp, leaves fresh thyme; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp butter

Juicy chicken thighs with crisp skin and bright lemon-thyme notes, roasted to perfection in a single skillet.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2, thinly sliced lemon
1 tsp, leaves fresh thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 10-12 minutes without moving until skin is deeply golden and crispy.
Step 3: Flip the thighs and add 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.