LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS
Chicken thighs are our desert-island weeknight protein. Their dark meat translates to reliable juiciness, and their delectable skin gets as crispy as cracklin's. This one-skillet method is capped off with a punchy and bittersweet lemon vinaigrette built on the brown bits left in the skillet. And that's what you're going to want to drag each bite of chicken through. And to think it's only Tuesday.
Provided by Molly Baz
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Chicken Lemon Garlic Honey Roast Bake
Yield 2-4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season well with salt and black pepper. Place in a large resealable plastic bag and add vinegar. Seal bag and gently massage chicken to ensure all thighs are coated in vinegar. Chill 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove chicken thighs from bag and pat dry with paper towels. The drier the skin, the crispier it will be when cooked.
- Place chicken thighs, skin side down, in a dry large cast-iron skillet and set over medium heat. Cook undisturbed until they easily release from the pan, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook, moving chicken around occasionally to ensure the skin is cooking evenly, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and transfer skillet to oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through, 10-12 minutes. Transfer chicken and garlic to a plate.
- Set skillet over medium-high heat and cook lemons, cut side down, until edges are deeply charred (they should be almost black), about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate with chicken and garlic and let cool slightly.
- Squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl; add garlic, honey, and Aleppo-style pepper and whisk to combine. Whisk in oil and any accumulated juices on plate with chicken. Season vinaigrette with salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle half of vinaigrette on a platter and set chicken on top. Serve with remaining vinaigrette alongside.
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MD.SADIKUL ISLAM
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with the whole family.
Nada Ouarhlent
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken thighs, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken in the fridge and I made this dish with it. The chicken was still juicy and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement.
Ataa Amponsah
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce is amazing. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Usman Bello
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with the whole family.
Timo Dan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken thighs, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Zack Dragonfield
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken in the fridge and I made this dish with it. The chicken was still juicy and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement.
Sadiq Ahmed
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a complete meal.
Nancy Mouawad
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Arielle Songa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfect! The lemon sauce was also delicious. I served it with roasted asparagus and it was a great meal.
Mia Marais
[email protected]This was my first time making lemon chicken thighs and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was tangy and bright. I will definitely be making this again.
Mkihtku Tkmi9
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce is amazing. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Agribina Museve
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I served it over rice and it was a hit with the whole family.
amir hashmi
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Is Ma
[email protected]This lemon chicken thighs recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was tangy and bright. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a complete meal.