Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
16 mins
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Total Time
19 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
363 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Description
Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs highlights the use of clarified butter for searing, which provides a shiny surface and helps the chicken thighs develop a crunchy golden brown crust. The chicken is first seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper to enhance its natural flavor. Once seared, diced garlic is added carefully to infuse the pan without burning, followed by lemon zest to lift the dish's brightness. Adding dried oregano and lemon slices introduces herbaceous and fresh citrus elements. The dry white wine enriches the sauce and helps it thicken as the chicken finishes cooking to an internal temperature of 165°F. The resulting dish balances rich, savory meat with bright and aromatic lemon and herbs.
This preparation is suitable for plating alongside grilled vegetables or incorporating into salads, wraps, or tacos. It also makes a good meal prep option to reheat for subsequent meals, maintaining flavor and moisture through the gently simmered sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp clarified butter
- t sea salt celtic
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 6 chicken thighs
- ¼ cup garlic diced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- ½ cup white wine dry
- ½ lemon sliced into rounds, hot or medium
Instructions
- In a large, heavy pan, melt butter until liquid and shiny on high.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- Generously season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to pan and cook 3-4 minutes until one side is golden brown and crunchy. Flip and repeat for other side. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add diced garlic to pan, stirring quickly to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle lemon zest over chicken thighs.
- When garlic is soft and fragrant (not burned), add oregano, lemon slices, and wine.
- Cook until sauce has thickened and chicken thighs have reached 165 degrees internally.
- Remove from pan and plate with grilled vegetables, topping with sauce. Also great to add to salads, wraps, tacos, or save for meal prep to reheat for lunch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 616mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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