Description
A hearty skillet meal featuring tender chicken thighs infused with garlic and spices, enriched with butter, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the melted butter; stir until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with rice, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg