Sage and Lemon Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs cooked in a fragrant sage-lemon butter sauce, with garlic and shallot for depth of flavor.
Cuisine: American
Category: One Pot
Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 8 (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp, finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 1, minced shallot
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Dredge in 2 tbsp flour until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add remaining butter, minced shallot, and garlic to the skillet; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chopped sage, lemon zest, and juice, then return chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.