Very Lemony Chicken

Brighten up your dinner table with this zesty and irresistible Very Lemony Chicken! Featuring tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs bathed in a luscious, tangy sauce made from fresh lemon juice, golden honey, and fragrant thyme, this dish is the ultimate citrusy comfort food. A quick stovetop sear ensures perfectly crispy skin, while oven baking infuses the chicken with vibrant lemony flavor in every bite. The addition of garlic, butter, and deglazed chicken broth creates a rich yet refreshing sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over rice, roasted veggies, or crusty bread. Ready in under an hour and bursting with citrusy freshness, this easy, one-skillet wonder is guaranteed to become a weekday favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 3 large lemons
• 6 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Zest two of the lemons and juice all three. Set aside the zest and juice separately.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 5

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with a bit of salt and pepper.

Step 6

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Allow it to melt and foam slightly.

Step 7

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the chicken over and sear the other side for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the chicken temporarily to a plate. To the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 9

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze any browned bits. Stir in the lemon zest, thyme, and the lemon juice mixture.

Step 10

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.

Step 11

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 12

Once done, remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 13

Serve the chicken with the lemony sauce spooned generously over the top. Garnish with extra thyme sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1438.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2588.4

Total Fat 193.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 761.9mg	0%
Sodium 3735.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.6g
Protein 168.8g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 210.4mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 2215.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.8%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 8.7%