Chicken Thighs
Directions
- 1Prepare the spice rub with fresh rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lemon zest, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Chop fresh garlic.
- 2Mix all spice rub ingredients together.
- 3Pat chicken thighs dry. Pour olive oil on chicken thighs and add fresh lemon on both sides.
- 4Work the spice rub into the chicken thighs, ensuring it gets everywhere, including under the skin.
- 5Heat a skillet with butter and olive oil.
- 6Sear the chicken thighs for about 4 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms.
- 7Transfer the seared chicken thighs to a dish that can be put in the oven.
- 8Prepare the sauce by adding rosemary, thyme, whole garlic cloves, yellow onions, lemon skin, 3 tablespoons of butter, a cube of chicken bouillon, and water to the skillet.
- 9Reduce the sauce until it thickens.
- 10Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs.
- 11Bake in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about an hour, basting periodically. Cover and then uncover the chicken during baking.
Ingredients
- fresh Rosemary
- fresh thyme
- minced garlic
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- lemon zest
- brown sugar
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil
- bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- fresh lemon
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Rosemary
- thyme
- whole garlic cloves
- yellow onions
- lemon skin
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- water
Equipment
skilletdish for oven
Tips
- chop fresh garlic for better flavor
- season the chicken thoroughly, getting seasoning under the skin
- sear chicken thighs for about 4 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms
- baste the chicken throughout the oven cooking time
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