Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Crispy sautéed chicken thighs drizzled with a savory Lemon Garlic Sauce. Ready in half an hour!

SERVINGS

8

PREP TIME

5 min

COOK TIME

30 min

Ingredients

  • 2
    teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1
    teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/2
    teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2
    teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1
    tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2
    pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1
    tablespoon olive oil

For the lemon garlic sauce:

  • 3
    tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2
    tablespoons olive oil
  • 4
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 3
    tablespoons grated Parmesan + 1 tablespoon to garnish
  • 1/4
    teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4
    teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1
    tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Pat the chicken thighs dry.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle chicken thighs with the prepared spice mixture. Gently rub the mixture into the thighs.

  4. 4

    Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and then place chicken thighs into the pan.

  5. 5

    Sauté on the first side for 5-6 minutes. Flip the chicken, turn the heat down to medium and cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes, until you don’t see any more pink.

  6. 6

    Remove the chicken from the pan and set on a plate.

  7. 7

    Turn the heat down to low. To the skillet add butter, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and minced garlic. Using a spoon or a whisk, scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir until garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.

  8. 8

    Add Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. Whisk to stir everything together. Place the chicken back in the skillet and let cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the juice of 1 lemon over the whole thing.

  9. 9

    Using a spoon, drizzle the sauce over each chicken thigh.

  10. 10

    Garnish with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Recipe adapted from Joyful Healthy Eats