Lemon Garlic Chicken
Crispy skin chicken thighs are baked until tender in a lemon, garlic and herb broth. This makes a tasty, comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, with skin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lemons
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 sprigs of rosemary, optional; plus additional for garnish
- 1 tsp garlic & herb seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 5 young thin multicolored carrots , optional (see note)
- handful of broccolini, optional (see note)
Instructions
- Add olive oil to the pan and turn stove to medium-high. When oil becomes hot, add in chicken, searing both sides until they are brown and the skin is crispy. Turn off the stove. Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Squeeze juice from one lemon. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and 1/2 tsp garlic and herb seasoning. Brush chicken skins and top of chicken thighs generously with lemon juice mixture. In a separate bowl, add leftover lemon juice mixture, chicken broth, garlic, remaining garlic and herb seasoning. Taste to see if you want to add salt and pepper. If so, add at this point. Pour mixture into the pan. It should only cover the bottom of the chicken, leaving the skin exposed so it can remain crispy.
- Thinly slice your second lemon. Place lemons into your pot, submerging them into the broth. Add rosemary to the broth if using.
- Transfer pot from stove to oven. Let chicken bake for about 20-25 minutes until done. About 10 minutes before chicken is ready, Add carrots, placing them underneath the chickens. About 5 minutes before chicken is done, add broccolini, placing them near the carrots.
- Garnish with more lemon slices and rosemary sprigs if desired. Serve while warm.
Notes
- Look for multicolored carrots at the farmer's market.
- I like using broccolini, but you can substitute other vegetables.
- The nutrition estimate does not include the optional ingredients.
Serving: 0.25of recipe, Calories: 326kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 303mg, NET CARBS: 3
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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