Juicy Lemon Chicken Thighs

Name: Juicy Lemon Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in, trimmed of excess fat; 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard; 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon for rub and 2 teaspoons for sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon for rub, 1 tablespoon for cooking; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice, from 1 large lemon; 1 ¼ cups (300ml) low-sodium chicken stock, see chicken stock recipe; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

These chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and super easy! You will love the spice rub made with lemon, oregano, thyme, garlic, and mustard. We prefer bone-in, skin-on thighs for the best flavor, but chicken breasts or drumsticks work, too. For skinless chicken, add a bit of extra oil.

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:44:55 GMT