Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Garlic Thyme Butter

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Garlic Thyme Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves; 1 lemon; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Crispy skin-on chicken thighs cooked in garlic and thyme-infused butter, finished with bright lemon for a flavorful keto dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves
1 lemon
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then remove and set aside.
Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves and 1 tbsp lemon zest.
Step 5: Squeeze in 2 tbsp lemon juice and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, stirring until melted and sauce thickens slightly. Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top, and cook for 1 minute to heat through.