Savory Thyme and Lemon Chicken Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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Tender chicken thighs with aromatic thyme and bright lemon, finished with garden-fresh herbs. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, all-purpose flour, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb bone-in chicken thighs
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs
1 lemon
3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and cook 5-6 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 4 minutes more. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Add thyme and garlic to skillet, sautéing 1 minute until fragrant. Squeeze lemon juice from half the lemon into skillet, then add broth and simmer 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, nestling into sauce. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F. Stir in butter and chopped parsley, then serve.