Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic Lemon Butter

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs finished in a rich garlic-lemon butter sauce for a simple weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on Chicken thighs
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 3, minced Garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1/2, juiced and zested Lemon
• 1 tsp, chopped Fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place chicken skin-side down in skillet and cook undisturbed for 10-12 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
4. Step 4: Flip thighs and cook 5-7 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Step 5: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 3 minced garlic cloves to skillet and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 lemon juice, 1/2 lemon zest, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, cooking until butter melts and sauce thickens slightly.
7. Step 7: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top, and cook 1 minute to reheat.