Description
A quick and flavorful chicken dish that combines bright citrus and warm black pepper for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Boneless, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 Fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- Coarsely cracked black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola or avocado)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley)
- Optional: splash of white wine or low-sodium chicken stock
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Zest and juice one lemon, mince garlic, and chop parsley.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and butter, then place chicken skin-side down.
- Sear for 5-7 minutes until browned, then flip the chicken.
- Add garlic and deglaze pan with wine or stock, then add lemon zest and half of lemon juice.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F for breasts or 175°F for thighs.
- Finish with remaining butter and lemon juice, stir in parsley, and adjust seasoning.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crisp skin, broil for a minute after cooking. Pair with sides like mashed potatoes or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, quick meal, easy recipe, family favorite
