Chicken
Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs Skillet
Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared with fresh lemon and herbs, creating a bright and flavorful main dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Rest / chill0 min
Total35 min
Yield4 servings
Gather your ingredients
Ingredients
Check off items as you go. US customary measures.
One step at a time
Let’s make it
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until skin is golden and crisp, about 7-8 minutes.
- Flip chicken and add garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme to pan. Continue cooking, basting chicken with pan juices, until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 12-15 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
A little kitchen know-how
Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispier skin.
Storage & leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat to 165°F before serving.
Cooking times are estimates; check doneness. See safe cooking temperatures and food storage guidance. Check ingredient labels for allergens.