Quick Chicken Thigh Dinner
A simple yet delightful dish featuring juicy chicken thighs seasoned to perfection and finished with a splash of fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, ensuring an even coating.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, letting them develop a beautiful golden-brown color.
- Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Just before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a crisper skin, pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel before seasoning. Don’t skip the lemon for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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