Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Herb Crust

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Herb Crust
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tsp fresh rosemary; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 lemon

Chicken thighs develop a golden crust when seared properly, then finished in the oven for juicy tenderness without drying out.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tsp fresh rosemary
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 lemon

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Toss in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown, pressing gently to ensure even contact.
Step 3: Flip thighs and add 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, and 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Transfer to a 400°F oven and bake for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Remove from oven, squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over chicken, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.