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Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs

Crispy, juicy chicken thighs in a bright lemon butter pan sauce. Simple and satisfying.

30 min total 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • chicken thighs1.5 lb chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • butter3 tbsp butter
  • lemon1 lemon (juiced and zested)
  • garlic3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • chicken broth1/2 cup chicken broth
  • fresh thyme1 tsp fresh thyme
  • salt1 tsp salt
  • black pepper1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps

  1. 1

    Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the thighs skin-side down for 6-7 minutes.

    medium-high6-7 minutes
  3. 3

    Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes, then set aside.

    medium5-6 minutes
  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium and add the butter, garlic, and thyme.

    medium1 minute
  5. 5

    Add the broth and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits.

    medium
  6. 6

    Return the thighs to the pan and simmer for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.

    medium8-10 minutes
  7. 7

    Finish with lemon zest and serve with the pan sauce.