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Crispy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Easy Roasted Potatoes

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This recipe features crispy, golden chicken thighs with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce paired with perfectly roasted potatoes. It’s a comforting, flavorful dish that’s quick and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (organic or free-range preferred)
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold or baby red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1–2 fresh lemons
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme), chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to come to temperature for about 15 minutes.
  2. Wash and halve or quarter the potatoes. Toss them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in the oven-safe skillet. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving for 6-8 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan. Spoon the melted butter and garlic over the chicken. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the skillet and gently swirl to combine.
  6. Nestle the seared chicken thighs on top of the potatoes, skin side up.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The skin should remain crispy and golden.
  8. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs if using.
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Pat chicken skin completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use a hot pan for searing and avoid overcrowding to prevent steaming. Add lemon juice after searing to keep skin crispy. If garlic browns too quickly, reduce heat to avoid bitterness. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet or oven to maintain crisp skin.

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Keywords: chicken thighs, lemon garlic chicken, crispy chicken, roasted potatoes, easy dinner, weeknight meal, garlic butter chicken

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