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Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet

Easy Juicy Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet You’ll Crave Tonight

A vibrant and juicy dish featuring lemon and fresh herbs, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs Use bone-in, skin-on for extra juicy results
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves Minced
  • 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Optional Garnish & Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 2 pieces Lemon wedges For serving

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Pat thighs dry and season generously with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Let sit 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  2. Heat Skillet: Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Sear Skin: Place chicken skin-side down, pressing lightly with tongs. Cook 5–7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Flip Chicken: Turn thighs over and nestle fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs around chicken; cook 4 minutes more.
  5. Deglaze Pan: Pour lemon juice into the skillet, scraping up brown bits with a wooden spoon.
  6. Simmer Gently: Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer 5–8 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  7. Rest & Serve: Transfer chicken to a platter, tent with foil, and rest 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh herbs and allow chicken to rest before serving.

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