crispy chicken thighs skillet

one skillet chicken dinner with crispy chicken thighs and lemon garlic butter sauce that is ~chef's kiss~ delicious! this dinner is quick and easy.

Ingredients:  leeks garlic butter olive oil salt + pepper chicken thighs lemons chicken stock

Recipe Notes:

~bone in chicken thighs ~one skillet chicken recipe ~gluten free and low carb ~lemon garlic butter sauce ~1 hour or less, mostly hands off

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prep the leeks (this can be done in advance for meal prep!).

pan sear the chicken thighs.

add leeks, garlic, then stock.

bring to a simmer with chicken and lemon pieces

swirl in the butter, add a little bit of salt.

pick a carb for the side - rice or mashed potatoes keep things gf!

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how to cook

crispy chicken thighs skillet

roast in the oven for 30 minutes until done. maybe a drink in this time.

Prep the Leeks:

Thinly slice the leeks, then place them in a bowl of water to get rid of any grit. Carefully lift the leeks out of the bowl - the sand and dirt will sink to the bottom.

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Sear the thighs:

Heat the pan to medium-high heat, then let the chicken thighs sear skin-side down until brown and crispy, then flip.

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Sauté the leeks:

Set the chicken thighs aside, then add the leeks and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until soft as a base for the sauce.

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Build the sauce

Add the chicken back to the skillet with stock and lemon juice. Bake for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

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Serve!

Swirl butter into the finished sauce, then add a few pinches of salt. Serve with bread, rice, or noodles!

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enjoy this easy weeknight chicken dinner!