One of my lifelong quests is creating great tasting recipe that are quick and easy to make. Chicken seems to be a universal favorite judging from how quickly any recipes containing it is gobbled up as well as the track record on my Pinterest Mouthwatering Recipes board. People do love their chicken! Today I’m sharing a favorite: Irresistible Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs.
I have a favorite way to cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure they are moist and flavorful every time. They are seared on either side and taken off the heat and covered for 8-10 minutes. You’d never imagine they could actually cook that quickly but they do. It’s a great method for a main dish like these Pink Peppercorn Sherry Cream Chicken or to add on top of a salad like this Tarragon Pesto Chicken Breast with Dressed Greens.
As much as I appreciate the speed and ease of these chicken breasts, the chicken thigh is my absolute favorite part of a chicken. I’ve loved it since I was a child for the flavor, meat texture, size and of course the crispy skin when cooked well. They are so easy to cook in a skillet or baked in the oven. The spices can be easily changed up and they are done in 30-40 minutes.
I can’t resist lemon flavor with chicken (my mouth is watering just in writing that). I’ve been craving a chicken thigh dish with lemon and today I’m sharing it with you too! This Irresistible Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is a braised dish with the chicken seared on first making the skin perfectly crisp. Added to the skillet or pan is garlic and shallots, lemon juice and chicken broth. Super simple. There is a good amount of broth so if desired potato wedges could even be stuck in the pan in the oven was with this recipe. Otherwise the pan juices can be strained to drizzle over the chicken perhaps with some Roasted Lavender Potatoes?
Irresistible Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in skin-on Chicken Thighs
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon ground Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 6 Garlic Cloves , diced
- 1 cup chopped Shallot
- ½ cup Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Chicken Broth/Stock
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry with a paper towel. Salt and Pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-proof skillet with high sides and a lid (or a braising pan), melt the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides. _Note: turning the thighs helps ensure the skin will not stick to the pan and separate from the chicken._Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the garlic and shallots to the pan and sauté until the shallots become limp; about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and chicken broth/stock to the pan and stir to remove any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and add the chicken thighs back to the pan.
- Place the lid on the pan and put the pan in the pre-heated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken thighs reaches 160-165 degrees (it will continue to cook when removed from the oven).
- Remove chicken from the skillet. If desired, strain the cooking liquid through a sieve to drizzle over chicken when served.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Those sound ah-mazing. I Love pretty much anything with garlic, but this sound like you took it to the next level 🙂
Catherine S says
This looks so yummy. I am always looking for new dinner ideas. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
MELISASource says
That is a fantastic recipe! I love lemon with chicken. It’s got a very island vibe to it.
Pam says
I love making chicken thighs. They have a lot more flavor than most chicken breast recipes! This looks like a meal my whole family would enjoy.
Liz Mays says
Ooh, this sounds great. I love those flavors and lemon and garlic are always nice for adding some kick without too many calories.
Tracey says
These look so good! I am always looking for new chicken recipes to try out.
Crystal says
This recipe looks great! I am not a fan of chicken thighs but I think I will take this recipe and use it on chicken breasts instead. I’m always looking for new recipes for chicken because we eat a lot of it at my house and we get tired of eating it the same way every time.
Nicole Escat says
OMG! these recipe really looks delicious. I want to try that yummy recipe 🙂 Thank you for sharing
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
I love lemon and garlic together. I wish I could eat chicken thighs like this though. I have a weird issue with the texture. The only way I can eat chicken thighs is boneless and skinless and charred on the grill.
Toni Dash says
I totally understand! I would substitute chicken breasts if you like those and would suggest boneless breasts for ease of eating. They should be good too!
Ann Bacciaglia says
Chicken is my favorite meat to cook with. This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to try this recipe on the weekend.
Christie says
Chicken thighs always go on sale here and I never know what to make with them! Will definitely try this recipe with my family!
mary says
These sound amazing. I’m on a low carb, high protein diet now. This is just what I need. Thanks
Toni Dash says
Perfect! Big on flavor low on what you don’t want.
Yolanda @ SeeingItTheirWay says
I love chicken thighs as we’ll. And I love your delicious sounding and simple recipe.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
My father is on a low carbohydrate, high protein diet.
I plan on letting him know about this recipe.
Rosey says
That’s a great trio of flavors. Sure to be a hit here, the fam. loves chicken.
Kim Croisant says
My husband does most of the cooking and he loves to cook thighs and legs – I’ll show him this – I do like the lemon too.
Toni Dash says
My husband also loves to cook and is definitely a chicken thigh guy. They do have more flavor and I’ve always loved the texture too! Hope he’ll like it.
Christina Aliperti says
I have never really like thighs, but this looks amazing. I have to try this soon. I think I will pick up a pack of chicken thighs tonight and make this tomorrow.
Becca Wilson says
This looks really yummy! I would never think to make chicken this way besides with a rub, but this looks amazing!
Shannon Gurnee says
I love adding garlic to my food! This recipe looks and sounds delicious!