Sear and Bake Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs seared until golden, then baked with a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce and fresh herbs for a simple weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 6, about 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1, thinly sliced lemon
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced lemon, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp thyme to the skillet, stirring to coat chicken. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven, add 2 tbsp butter, and stir until melted. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.