Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken Thighs are a delightful weeknight meal that combines juicy, tender chicken with a rich, tangy lemon cream sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy evenings or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor that will impress your family and friends. Serve it over rice or pasta, and enjoy a comforting dinner that feels indulgent yet effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare an oven-safe skillet.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down and brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and briefly brown the other side.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; pour over chicken.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest before serving; garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg