Description
Master the principles of cooking chicken for juicy, flavorful, and crispy results, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels.
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and massage it into the meat.
- Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and heat an oven-safe skillet.
- Place chicken skin-side down in the hot skillet and sear undisturbed for 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken skin-side up, add butter and broth, then transfer to the preheated oven.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute chicken breasts and reduce oil. Don’t skip the marination for better flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken recipe, juicy chicken, crispy skin, dinner recipe