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.
2Prepare 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.
3Prepare 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.
4Mix all spice rub ingredients together.
5Mix all spice rub ingredients together.
6Mix all spice rub ingredients together.
7Pat chicken thighs dry. Pour olive oil on chicken thighs and add fresh lemon on both sides.
8Pat chicken thighs dry. Pour olive oil on chicken thighs and add fresh lemon on both sides.
9Pat chicken thighs dry. Pour olive oil on chicken thighs and add fresh lemon on both sides.
10Work the spice rub into the chicken thighs, ensuring it gets everywhere, including under the skin.
11Work the spice rub into the chicken thighs, ensuring it gets everywhere, including under the skin.
12Work the spice rub into the chicken thighs, ensuring it gets everywhere, including under the skin.
13Heat a skillet with butter and olive oil.
14Heat a skillet with butter and olive oil.
15Heat a skillet with butter and olive oil.
16Sear the chicken thighs for about 4 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms.
17Sear the chicken thighs for about 4 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms.
18Sear the chicken thighs for about 4 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms.
19Transfer the seared chicken thighs to a dish that can be put in the oven.
20Transfer the seared chicken thighs to a dish that can be put in the oven.
21Transfer the seared chicken thighs to a dish that can be put in the oven.
22Prepare 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.
23Prepare 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.
24Prepare 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.
25Reduce the sauce until it thickens.
26Reduce the sauce until it thickens.
27Reduce the sauce until it thickens.
28Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs.
29Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs.
30Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs.
31Bake in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about an hour, basting periodically. Cover and then uncover the chicken during baking.
32Bake in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about an hour, basting periodically. Cover and then uncover the chicken during baking.
33Bake 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 Rosemary
fresh Rosemary
fresh thyme
fresh thyme
fresh thyme
minced garlic
minced garlic
minced garlic
garlic powder
garlic powder
garlic powder
onion powder
onion powder
onion powder
paprika
paprika
paprika
lemon zest
lemon zest
lemon zest
brown sugar
brown sugar
brown sugar
salt
salt
salt
black pepper
black pepper
black pepper
olive oil
olive oil
olive oil
bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
fresh lemon
fresh lemon
fresh lemon
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons butter
Rosemary
Rosemary
Rosemary
thyme
thyme
thyme
whole garlic cloves
whole garlic cloves
whole garlic cloves
yellow onions
yellow onions
yellow onions
lemon skin
lemon skin
lemon skin
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cube chicken bouillon
water
water
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