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Garlic Herb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-31 |26 Comments
Garlic Herb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Photo of Garlic Herb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs - finished dish

Garlic Herb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

PREP15 min
COOK20 min

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs seared to juicy perfection in a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce. A fast, flavorful skillet dinner ready in about 35 minutes.

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, whisk 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili flakes.
  2. 2
    Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. 3
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and 165 F inside.
  4. 4
    Transfer chicken to a plate. Add chicken broth to the skillet and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir in butter until the sauce turns silky. Return chicken and juices, spoon sauce over, and simmer 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat. Sprinkle parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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