LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN THIGHS

Name: LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN THIGHS
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on or boneless, skinless): 680 grams (4-6 pieces); Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon; Salt and Black Pepper: To taste; Smoked Paprika: 1 teaspoon; Dried Oregano: 1/2 teaspoon; Unsalted Butter: 60 grams (4 tablespoons); Chicken Broth: 60 mL (1/4 cup); Lemon Juice freshly squeezed: 30 mL (2 tablespoons); Garlic: 4 cloves, minced; Fresh Parsley: 1 tablespoon, chopped, for garnish; Lemon Slices (thinly sliced): 2 pieces, for topping and garnish

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:30min

Delicious lemon butter chicken thighs cooked with a variety of spices, herbs, and a creamy sauce, easily prepared by searing and simmering to perfection.

Updated at: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:06:46 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories255.8 kcal (13%)

Total Fat19.5 g (28%)

Carbs2.4 g (1%)

Sugars0.5 g (1%)

Protein17.7 g (35%)

Sodium335.3 mg (17%)

Fiber0.4 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

680 gramsChicken Thighs

bone-in, skin-on or boneless, skinless

1 tablespoonOlive Oil

Salt

Black Pepper

To taste

1 teaspoonSmoked Paprika

½ teaspoonDried Oregano

60 gramsUnsalted Butter

¼ cupChicken Broth

30 mLLemon Juice

freshly squeezed

4 clovesGarlic

minced

1 tablespoonFresh Parsley

chopped, for garnish

2 piecesLemon Slices

thinly sliced, for topping and garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Prep Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry. Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and oregano.

Step 2

Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and sear for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

Make Sauce Base: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Create Sauce: Whisk in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring the sauce to a low simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

Step 5

Finish Cooking: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Top the chicken with a few thin lemon slices.

Step 6

Bake or Simmer: Finish cooking the chicken in the preheated 190°C (375°F) oven for 10-15 minutes, or simmer on the stovetop (covered) until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

Step 7

Serve: Transfer the chicken and sauce to serving plates. Drizzle the pan sauce over the chicken and garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley.