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Cozy One-Pot Creamy Halal Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bone-in skin-on halal chicken thighs (or boneless thighs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup halal chicken bone broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large lemon, juiced and zested (plus 1 lemon sliced into thin wheels)
  • 1 tsp dried Italian oregano or thyme
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried oregano.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 6 to 8 minutes until the skin is deep golden brown and ultra-crispy.
  3. Flip chicken thighs and cook on the second side for another 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C). Transfer chicken to a warm plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Melt remaining butter in the skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken bone broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up all flavorful golden browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  5. Whisk in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and grated parmesan cheese. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens into a velvety cream.
  6. Nestle seared chicken thighs and lemon slices back into the skillet, spooning the luscious sauce around the meat while keeping the crispy skin above the sauce.
  7. Simmer for 2 minutes to warm through. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and cracked black pepper, and serve warm!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Calories: 490cal (25%) Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) Protein: 38g (76%) Fat: 36g (55%) Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) Cholesterol: 165mg (55%) Sodium: 510mg (22%) Potassium: 480mg (14%) Fiber: 0.8g (3%) Sugar: 2g (4%) Vitamin A: 15IU (0%) Vitamin C: 18mg (22%) Calcium: 8mg (1%) Iron: 12mg (67%)

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