Crispy Lemon Chicken Thighs

Name: Crispy Lemon Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; fresh thyme; fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ½ lemon

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
509 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Crispy Lemon Chicken Thighs

Demi Owens

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A quick and easy dinner you can count on! These chicken thighs are laced with plenty of citrus and fresh herbs – you can bet ever single bite of these is going to be packed with a pop of fresh flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
fresh thyme
fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ lemon cut into 8 rounds

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Instructions

Position a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 400°F
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Tuck a few leaves of tarragon and thyme under the chicken skin. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet or fry pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until the fat has rendered and the skin is crisp and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer, skin side up, to a plate.
Pour off the excess fat from the pan. Return the chicken, skin side up, to the pan and scatter the lemon slices on top. Transfer to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, away from the bone, registers 170°F (77°C), 18 to 20 minutes.
Transfer the chicken and lemon slices to a platter and scatter an additional 2-3 tablespoons of fresh herbs on top. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Bone-in chicken takes a surprisingly long time to cook, so invest in a good thermometer to ensure your meat is cooked through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 509kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 212mg (71%) Sodium 167mg (7%) Potassium 463mg (13%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 172IU (3%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 509 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	509kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	39g	60%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Monounsaturated Fat	16g	80%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	212mg	71%
Sodium	167mg	7%
Potassium	463mg	10%
Fiber	0.4g	2%
Sugar	0.3g	1%
Vitamin A	172IU	3%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	21mg	2%
Iron	2mg	11%