# Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

This recipe shows how to make tender and juicy spicy lemon pepper chicken thighs.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 3 tbs neutral oil
- 1 tbs onion powder
- 1 tbs garlic powder
- 1 tbs smoked paprika
- 1 tbs lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 tbs olive oil

## Instructions

1. Trim excess fat from chicken thighs.
2. Add chicken to a mixing bowl.
3. Add oil and spices (onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, cayenne pepper) to the bowl and mix well.
4. Marinate in the fridge for 2 hours (optional).
5. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
6. Lay chicken in the hot skillet, skin-side down, and pat to ensure contact with the pan.
7. Cover the skillet with a splatter screen and cook for 5-6 minutes per side.
8. Flip chicken after it has a nice sear and starts to turn white around the edges.
9. Remove from heat when internal temperature reaches 170-180°F.
10. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- cast iron skillet
- knife
- tongs
- meat thermometer

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/H24Qk-JecUY?si=cms-j8HJWlRmn_-9
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/112fa5d1-0975-425b-a1f2-22b9ab4be437
- Extracted: 2025-02-22

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