Very Lemony Chicken

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Brighten up your dinner table with this zesty and irresistible Very Lemony Chicken! Featuring tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs bathed in a luscious, tangy sauce made from fresh lemon juice, golden honey, and fragrant thyme, this dish is the ultimate citrusy comfort food. A quick stovetop sear ensures perfectly crispy skin, while oven baking infuses the chicken with vibrant lemony flavor in every bite. The addition of garlic, butter, and deglazed chicken broth creates a rich yet refreshing sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over rice, roasted veggies, or crusty bread. Ready in under an hour and bursting with citrusy freshness, this easy, one-skillet wonder is guaranteed to become a weekday favorite!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 55 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 3 large lemons
• 6 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter

📝 Instructions

13 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Zest two of the lemons and juice all three. Set aside the zest and juice separately.

3. Mince the garlic cloves finely.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

5. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with a bit of salt and pepper.

6. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Allow it to melt and foam slightly.

7. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the chicken over and sear the other side for 2 minutes.

8. Transfer the chicken temporarily to a plate. To the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

9. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze any browned bits. Stir in the lemon zest, thyme, and the lemon juice mixture.

10. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.

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

12. Once done, remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

13. Serve the chicken with the lemony sauce spooned generously over the top. Garnish with extra thyme sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (302.7g)

Calories		520
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		39.0 g	50%
	Saturated Fat	10.6 g	53%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		129 mg	43%
Sodium		752 mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate		16.0 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	2.1 g	8%
	Total Sugars	10.3 g
Protein		29.1 g	58%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		50 mg	4%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		452 mg	10%

*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: 1404 cal (66.0%%)

Protein: 466 cal (21.9%%)

Carbs: 256 cal (12.1%%)