Lemon Garlic Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
A flavorful and juicy chicken thigh dinner featuring perfectly seared chicken thighs baked with aromatic garlic, onions, lemon slices, and a rich butter and chicken broth sauce. This recipe combines stovetop searing with oven baking to deliver tender, golden-brown chicken with a savory, citrus-infused finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs
- 6 pieces chicken thighs
Seasoning & Flavor
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced
Cooking Liquids & Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the chicken thighs after searing.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until the skin is golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Butter: Flip the chicken thighs to the other side. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and butter around the chicken in the skillet, stirring briefly to combine and melt the butter.
- Add Broth and Lemon: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and arrange lemon slices on top of the chicken thighs. This will infuse the dish with bright citrus flavors while baking.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 75°C (165°F) indicating it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Rest and Serve: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Use an ovenproof skillet to easily transfer from stovetop to oven without changing pans.
- Drying the chicken before seasoning helps to achieve a crisper skin when searing.
- Internal temperature should reach 75°C (165°F) for safe poultry consumption.
- Resting the chicken after baking makes it juicier and more flavorful.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper according to taste preferences.
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