Description
A quick and comforting one-pot meal featuring juicy chicken thighs infused with garlic, butter, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 lemon (for juice and zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Serving options: rice, potatoes, or crusty bread
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in the minced garlic and herbs, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and add some lemon zest.
- Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and let it simmer until the chicken is fully cooked through (about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Dish up hot with your choice of rice, potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
For the best sear, ensure the skillet is hot and don’t overcrowd the pan. Feel free to mix up the herbs for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, one pot, garlic butter, easy recipe, weeknight dinner