Easy Rosemary Lemon Boneless Chicken Thighs
Not a boring chicken dinner...this is as full of flavor as it is easy!
Ingredients
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp rosemary dried
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine lemon zest and 1/2 lemon juice with garlic and rosemary. Combine well.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in an air tight container. Pour marinade on top. Close and shake to thoroughly combine. Allow to marinate for at least 30 min, or overnight.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Can be a dutch oven or a cast iron skillet if available.
- Place marinated chicken info hot skillet to sear for about 3-4 min each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining lemon juice and 1/4 cup of water to hot skillet to deglaze. Gently scrape surface of pan to remove any browned bits. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Place chicken back into skillet to simmer 3-4 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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