Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 servings
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Calories
768 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs
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These roasted lemon chicken thighs are made by pan-searing bone-in thighs until golden, then roasting them in a fresh and preserved lemon sauce with soy, garlic, and thyme.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 (about 3 lbs) chicken thigh bone-in, skin-on
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- 5 garlic peeled and crushed with the flat side of a large knife, cloves
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 1 lemon preferably organic, very thinly sliced (about 1/16 in |1.5 mm thick)
- 1 preserved lemon coarsely chopped, store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 3 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high, heat the oil. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet with the garlic and thyme. Cook until golden brown all over, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Pour the vinegar into the skillet and simmer until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce and honey, shaking the skillet to mix the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the water, fresh lemon, and preserved lemons, and bring to a simmer.
- Place the skillet in the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, registers an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), and the sauce has reduced to a thick syrup, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the chicken thighs.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and sprinkle with the parsley. Spoon the sauce from the skillet over the chicken. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Crispy skin--For a darker appearance and slightly crispier chicken thighs, you can broil the chicken for the final minute or two of cooking.
- Storage and reheating--Leftover chicken thighs can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Rewarm in a 350°F oven until heated through.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for a dairy-free diet. To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of dark soy sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
768kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
283mg
(94%)
Sodium
729mg
(30%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 768 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 768kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 283mg | 94% |
| Sodium | 729mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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