The Thigh Who Loved Me

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with "The Thigh Who Loved Me," a show-stopping recipe featuring perfectly roasted, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs infused with zesty lemon, aromatic rosemary, and thyme. This dish combines a quick garlic marinade, a golden sear for irresistibly crispy skin, and an oven-finishing technique that locks in juicy tenderness. The pan sauce—a dreamy blend of chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, and rich butter—adds luxurious flavor to every bite. Ready in just 50 minutes, this recipe is perfect for elegant entertaining or a comforting family meal. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad to complete this easy, one-pan masterpiece. With keywords like "crispy chicken thighs," "lemon herb marinade," and "easy one-pan dinner," this recipe promises a standout addition to your meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to ensure a crispy skin. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. This will be your marinade.

Step 4

Rub the marinade generously on both sides of the chicken thighs, ensuring an even coating. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 5

Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the thighs and sear the other side for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the chicken temporarily from the skillet. Deglaze the pan by adding chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up the brown bits at the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.

Step 7

Place the thighs back in the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the pan liquid over the chicken.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Add a tablespoon of butter to the pan juices and swirl to create a silky sauce.

Step 10

Serve the chicken thighs hot, drizzled with the pan sauce. Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	816.4 grams (816.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1653

Total Fat 133.40g	171%
Saturated Fat 37.80g	189%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 517mg	172%
Sodium 3136mg	136%
Total Carbohydrate 9.40g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 1.30g
Protein 111.10g	222%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118mg	9%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1363mg	29%

*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: 71.4%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 2.2%