Rosemary Lemon Boneless Chicken Thighs

30 Minute Meal: Rosemary and Lemon Boneless Chicken Thighs

Sometimes weeknight can get so busy and there’s little time left for dinner. I hate to eat out too much so I have a stash of quick and easy recipes that I turn to for those hectic weeknights! This recipe features a classic blend of a few of my favorite flavors – lemon, garlic, and rosemary. Dinner doesn’t need to have a lot of fancy ingredients to deliver robust flavor. The best part about this dish is that it pairs beautifully with just about any side dish you choose. We like to make steamed broccoli, flavored rice, quinoa cooked with vegetable broth, or a leafy green salad as sides. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 2 large lemons, zest and juice, divided
  • 1 T garlic, finely minced
  • 2 T fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine ½ of the lemon zest and juice with the garlic and rosemary and stir to combine. Place remaining lemon zest in an airtight container and freeze for future use in marinades, soups, or salad dressings. Reserve remaining lemon juice and set aside.

2. Unroll chicken thighs, if necessary, to expose entire surface area. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Place chicken thighs in a large, sealable plastic bag and pour marinade on top. Seal bag and turn several times to ensure chicken is evenly coated. Place bag in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

4. When ready to cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken thighs from bag, allowing excess marinade to drip off before transferring to another dish. Discard remaining marinade.

5. Working in batches if necessary, add chicken thighs to hot skillet and cook until browned on each side, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer thighs to a clean serving platter and set aside.

6. Add remaining lemon juice and ¼ cup water, if necessary, to hot skillet to deglaze. Gently scrape surface of pan with spatula to remove any browned bits. Bring liquid to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low.

7. Return chicken thighs to skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste. Remove from heat and serve immediately with your choice of sides.


5 Ingredient Meal: Rosemary and Lemon Boneless Chicken Thighs

Rosemary Lemon Boneless Chicken Thighs

This easy 5 ingredient meal is perfect for a quick dinner on a busy weeknight and pairs well with a variety of side dishes! 
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large lemons zest and juice, divided
  • 1 T garlic finely minced
  • 2 T fresh rosemary leaves chopped
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine ½ of the lemon zest and juice with the garlic and rosemary and stir to combine. Place remaining lemon zest in an airtight container and freeze for future use in marinades, soups, or salad dressings. Reserve remaining lemon juice and set aside.
  • Unroll chicken thighs, if necessary, to expose entire surface area. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken thighs in a large, sealable plastic bag and pour marinade on top. Seal bag and turn several times to ensure chicken is evenly coated. Place bag in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • When ready to cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken thighs from bag, allowing excess marinade to drip off before transferring to another dish. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Working in batches if necessary, add chicken thighs to hot skillet and cook until browned on each side, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer thighs to a clean serving platter and set aside.
  • Add remaining lemon juice and ¼ cup water, if necessary, to hot skillet to deglaze. Gently scrape surface of pan with spatula to remove any browned bits. Bring liquid to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Return chicken thighs to skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste. Remove from heat and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Keyword Chicken, Lemon, Rosemary

Monika

Monika is a mom to 3 little lovebugs. She loves to laugh, write, craft, play and try new DIY projects. She started Life With Lovebugs as a way to share all of her household tips, recipes and playtime activities with other moms.

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