Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
July 31, 2024
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
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2teaspoons garlic powder
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1teaspoon ground cumin
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1teaspoon salt
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1/2teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2teaspoon ground black pepper
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1tablespoon lemon zest
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2pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
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1tablespoon olive oil
For the lemon garlic sauce:
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3tablespoons unsalted butter
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2tablespoons olive oil
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4garlic cloves, minced
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3tablespoons grated Parmesan + 1 tablespoon to garnish
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1/4teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1tablespoon chopped parsley
Directions
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1
In a small bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Set aside.
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2
Pat the chicken thighs dry.
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3
Sprinkle chicken thighs with the prepared spice mixture. Gently rub the mixture into the thighs.
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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.
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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.
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6
Remove the chicken from the pan and set on a plate.
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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.
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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.
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9
Using a spoon, drizzle the sauce over each chicken thigh.
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10
Garnish with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Recipe adapted from Joyful Healthy Eats