Description
This Crispy Lemon Chicken recipe features golden, crispy-skinned chicken thighs with a burst of bright citrus flavor. It’s a simple, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken skin-side down and sear 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Flip chicken, add lemon juice and zest, then transfer skillet to oven.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken breasts or thighs for a leaner option (reduce cooking time).
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Dust chicken lightly with flour before searing for extra crispiness.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
