Description
Juicy chicken thighs infused with citrus and peppery flavors, delivering a crisp, golden skin and succulent meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.25–1.5 lb / 600–700 g total)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (zest from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crisp skin.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Rub olive oil over chicken and coat each thigh with the seasoning mixture.
- When the skillet is hot, sear thighs skin-side down for 5–7 minutes until golden and skin releases from the pan.
- Flip thighs skin-side up, transfer the skillet to the oven, and roast for 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcrowding the pan while searing. Use fresh lemon zest and black pepper for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg