CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CARAMELIZED LEMON RINDS
The next time you juice a lemon, don't toss the rinds! Instead, wrap them up and save them in the fridge, then make this easy chicken recipe. It works with zested lemon rinds, too. The rinds get cooked down with the chicken and maple syrup, resulting in sweet and tangy pan drippings designed for drizzling over everything.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Pat the chicken thighs quite dry with paper towels. Sprinkle them on both sides with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.
- Heat a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet skin-side down and nestle the lemon halves around them so the cut sides touch the skillet. Cook until the chicken skin is very golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. (The lemon halves should char, but if they start completely blackening, lift them up and place them on top of the chicken as it cooks.)
- Lift up each lemon half, brush the cut side with maple syrup and return to the skillet cut-side down. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken is almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip the thighs so they are skin-side up, then continue roasting until no longer pink near the bone, another 5 minutes. Serve the chicken with the saucy pan drippings spooned over.
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shenandoha davis
d38@yahoo.comThis recipe is a must-try for any chicken lover. The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the lemon rinds add a delicious flavor.
Lisa Parker
p@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the lemon rinds add a delicious flavor.
Nampija Joe
joe@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Dominik Daysia
d.d@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so crispy and juicy, and the lemon rinds added a delicious flavor.
Mostafa Alaa
malaa25@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it was delicious.
Mahmod Atish
mahmod_atish92@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect! It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The lemon rinds added a nice tangy flavor.
Hope Hope
hh@gmail.comThis dish was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the lemon rinds were too sweet.
Nct 127
nct-110@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the lemon rinds add a delicious flavor.
Om Ar
a98@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The lemon rinds added a bright and tangy flavor that complemented the chicken perfectly.
Sofia Maria Deane
deanes30@hotmail.comI was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but I'm so glad I did! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon rinds added a delicious flavor.
Baiali Utto
utto.baiali36@gmail.comThis dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the chicken and the lemon rinds. I will definitely be making this again.
lahore Lahore
lahore.l@hotmail.co.ukThe chicken was crispy and juicy, and the lemon rinds were perfectly caramelized. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Merit Baby
merit_b@hotmail.co.ukThese chicken thighs were absolutely delicious! The caramelized lemon rinds added a unique and flavorful touch that I've never experienced before. I'll definitely be making this dish again soon.