Pan Roasted Lemon Chicken

Pan Roasted Lemon Chicken
Prep 10 min Cook 35 min Serves 8 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. 2

    To make the lemon rub, combine olive oil, mustard, lemon zest, oregano, thyme and salt in a small bowl. Using your fingers or a brush, work the lemon rub onto both sides of the chicken.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together chicken stock, lemon juice and lemon zest; set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock mixture.

  5. 5

    Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.