Provençal Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs

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Golden, herb-crusted chicken thighs with a bright lemon-herb pan sauce, true to southern French bistro tradition. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, all-purpose flour, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 French cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Dredge each thigh in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs in a single layer, skin-side down, and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown and skin is crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven. Bake for 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then remove and let rest 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: While chicken rests, add 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary to the skillet. Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over herbs, scraping up browned bits. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock and simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted and glossy.

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