Lemon garlic chicken thighs are an easy-to-put-together recipe that needs only a handful of ingredients. Another easy chicken recipe, that is worth repeating on your dinner menu. It has no fancy ingredients, yet such a refreshing flavor. And the perfectly seasoned, crispy skin is to die for. Serve it with some roasted potatoes or a salad for a complete meal. Lemon Butter sauce with lots of garlic and the freshness of rosemary is absolutely drool-worthy. The chicken gets baked in the sauce, so it absorbs a lot of flavors. And there is also plenty of sauce in the pan to drizzle on the crispy chicken thighs. This is a one-pot dish using a skillet but is made in two steps – chicken is seared on the stovetop and later the dish is moved to and finished in the oven. I love the flavor of lemon – it’s refreshing and brings zest to many dishes that I add it to. It is versatile and goes with a wide variety of sweeteners, herbs, and spices. You can make a creamy dish, hot dish, one with herby flavors, or use it as part of a salad dressing. Creamy Lemon Chicken is a classic lemony dish but with added creaminess. You can also pair the sourness of lemon with the sweetness of honey, like in Lemon Honey Glazed Salmon and Honey Lemon Chicken. To have a sour and hot pairing, there is Roasted Lemon Pepper Zucchini. Pair it with herbs like rosemary (in this recipe), with cilantro in Cilantro Lime Chicken, or thyme like in this Lemon & Thyme Roast Chicken. Up the tanginess with capers by making Tilapia in Lemon Caper Sauce.
Bone-in chicken thighs with skin – Always use thighs with the bone for recipes like this, which have more flavor, and get cooked in their own juice. Juicy thighs with super crispy skin are something you would definitely love. Butter – For the rich sauce, butter is a must. Lemon – Fresh lemon juice and lemon wedges. Garlic – Well, lots of fresh minced garlic. Rosemary – This herb pairs so well with butter, lemon, and garlic. You could also use thyme. Chicken Stock – Provides the flavor base of the dish. Salt and pepper – Salt brings all the flavors together, and pepper gives flavor and heat.
For refrigeration, wrap them with plastic wrap or put them in an airtight container. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You may also freeze them for a much longer duration. Make sure to wrap individual pieces with foil and then add them to a freezer-safe container. For frozen chicken thighs, allow them to thaw by shifting them to the refrigerator for 24 hours, or at least overnight, before you reheat them. Reheating the chicken thighs involves heating them in the microwave or oven at a lower temperature. You may also use a splash of chicken stock or water to prevent them from drying out during reheating.
What to serve with
Mashed potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect side to soak up the sauce. You may also serve it with roasted potatoes or potato pancakes to elevate the comfort factor. Rice, quinoa, or pasta: Serve the chicken thighs and flavorful sauce over a bed of fluffy white or brown rice, mushroom rice, al dente pasta, or even quinoa for a satisfying meal. Roasted vegetables: Add a pop of color and a healthy touch with a side of roasted vegetables, such as Airfryer Roasted Broccoli, Oven Roasted Carrots With Parmesan, or Brussels sprouts. Crusty bread: Don’t forget a crusty loaf of bread to sop up that delicious sauce. Make this Cheesy Garlic Bread, or No-Knead Rustic White Bread at home. Green salads – Cucumber Strawberry Salad, Summer Cherry Tomato Salad, Pesto Pasta Salad, or Creamy Broccoli Salad are some refreshing salads to compliment the saucy chicken dish.
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