Lemon Pepper Butter Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs seasoned with lemon pepper, seared in a hot skillet, then finished with melting butter for crispy skin and juicy meat. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
- 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 3 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then coat all sides generously with lemon pepper seasoning.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear thighs skin-side down without moving for 8 minutes until skin is deep golden brown.
- 4
Flip thighs, add butter to the pan, and cook 6 more minutes until the internal temp hits 165°F.
- 5
Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the thighs a few times, then plate and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- meat thermometer
- tongs
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