Crispy Chicken Thighs with Lemon

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 220°C.

2. Step 2

   Finely zest the lemon into a small bowl, then squeeze its juice into the same bowl.

   Ingredients used: 1.0 piece Lemon

   Cookware: citrus juicer, Microplane grater, small bowl

3. Step 3

   Pat the chicken thighs dry, then season them evenly with the salt and black pepper.

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 6.0 piece Chicken Thigh, 6.0 gr Fine Salt

   Cookware: plate

4. Step 4

   Heat the olive oil in the ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Place the seasoned thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed until the skin is deep golden and releases easily, 8 to 10 minutes.

   Timer: 9 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: ovenproof skillet, tongs

5. Step 5

   Turn the thighs skin-side up and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast until the thickest part reaches at least 74°C, 15 to 20 minutes.

   Timer: 18 min (fixed)

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, ovenproof skillet, tongs

6. Step 6

   Transfer the cooked thighs to a clean plate and let them rest while making the sauce. Carefully pour off excess rendered fat, leaving a thin coating in the skillet.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Cookware: ovenproof skillet, plate, tongs

7. Step 7

   Set the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 3.0 gr Fresh Thyme, 9.0 gr Garlic

   Cookware: ovenproof skillet, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Add the chicken stock and the prepared lemon zest and juice. Scrape up the browned bits and simmer until the sauce reduces slightly, about 3 minutes.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 120.0 ml Chicken Stock

   Cookware: ovenproof skillet, small bowl, wooden spoon

9. Step 9

   Reduce to low heat and whisk in the butter until the sauce is glossy. Spoon the sauce around the chicken, keeping the crisp skin mostly uncovered, and serve.

   Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: ovenproof skillet, plate, whisk