Seared Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Rosemary

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Pan-seared chicken thighs infused with fresh garlic and rosemary, finished with a bright lemon glaze for a balanced savory and citrus flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken, add 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary around the pan, and cook for another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth, 3 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest into the pan, scraping any browned bits off the bottom, and simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the lemon-garlic rosemary sauce over each piece, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

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