Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs infused with fresh lemon and aromatic herbs, perfect for a flavorful and easy meal.
Ingredients
Main
- 6 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from one lemon)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over the chicken, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with lemon and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.