Lazy Gourmet Chicken
Elevate weeknight dinners with this easy yet elegant Lazy Gourmet Chicken recipe, a perfect balance of simplicity and sophisticated flavor. Tender, golden-seared boneless chicken thighs are bathed in a fragrant garlic-lemon sauce infused with fresh rosemary, then oven-roasted to perfection for a comforting, no-hassle meal. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry ingredients like olive oil, chicken stock, and vibrant citrus, this dish is both quick and impressive enough for company. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or crusty bread to soak up the rich, zesty juices for a complete, satisfying meal. Ideal for busy cooks who crave gourmet flavors without the effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Chicken stock or broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs, skin-side (or top-facing) down, and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Juice half the lemon over the garlic and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
Add the chicken stock to the pan along with the rosemary sprigs, and stir to combine.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up (if applicable), and spoon some of the sauce over them.
Slice the remaining half of the lemon into thin rounds and place them on top of the chicken for added flavor.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional rosemary if desired.
Serve warm with a side of roasted vegetables or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.5 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 3146 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 106.1 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1113 mg | 24% | |
*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.
