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Easy Crispy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy recipe featuring crispy skin chicken thighs bathed in a tangy lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan. Press lightly with tongs to ensure even contact. Cook without moving for 7-8 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crisp.
  4. Flip the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Cook for another 7-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Push chicken to one side of the pan and add butter and minced garlic. Stir gently as butter melts and garlic softens, about 1 minute.
  6. Add lemon juice and zest to the pan. Stir to combine and let sauce bubble gently for 30 seconds.
  7. Spoon lemon garlic butter sauce over chicken, turning to coat well. Let simmer for 1 minute.
  8. Remove pan from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken.
  9. Serve immediately with pan sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly for crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan. If garlic browns too fast, lower heat immediately. For extra crispiness, broil chicken for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely. Rest chicken a few minutes before serving to retain juiciness. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet to preserve crispiness.

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