Crispy Chicken Thighs with Lemon Caper Sauce
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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Lemon Caper Sauce
Description
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Lemon Caper Sauce begins with patting the thighs dry and seasoning with salt and pepper. Cooking skin-side down in a cold pan over medium heat allows the fat to slowly render, resulting in crisp, golden skin without burning. Flipping the thighs and cooking further ensures the meat is fully cooked and tender. The lemon caper sauce adds acidity and briny notes, providing a fresh contrast to the rich chicken.
This dish pairs well with various side dishes, making it suitable for dinner. The crispy skin texture and the citrusy sauce create balanced flavors and mouthfeel, appealing to those who enjoy savory poultry preparations.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- lemon caper sauce
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken, skin-side down, in a cold pan. Place the pan over medium heat and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until the fat has rendered out and the skin is crisp and golden.
- Flip the thighs over and cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. This time may vary depending on the size of the chicken thighs.
- Prepare the sauce according to recipe instructions and set aside.
- Serve the chicken with the lemon caper sauce and side dishes of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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