Seared Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Pan Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs marinated in bright citrus and seared to golden perfection, finished with a savory garlic herb pan sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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: 70 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving liquid. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until skin is crispy and deep golden. Flip and cook 4-5 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add reserved marinade and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet. Scrape up browned bits and simmer for 3 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted and sauce is glossy. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over for 1 minute before serving.

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