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Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs with Fresh Thyme: A Flavorful, Tender Delight

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Make Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs with Fresh Thyme for a flavorful, tender meal everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • For marinating the chicken:
  • 4chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspooncayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • 2 teaspoonslemon juice
  • For browning the chicken:
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • For the honey lemon pepper sauce:
  • 4cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cupchicken stock
  • 2 teaspoonshoney
  • ½ teaspoonpaprika
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ¾ tablespoonlemon juice
  • 2 teaspoonslemon zest
  • 4sprigs fresh thyme (plus extra for garnish)
  • 4lemon slices

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken:
  2. Clean the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, combine cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Toss the chicken thighs in the mixture and pierce them lightly with a fork to allow the flavors to soak in.
  4. Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor.
  5. Brown the chicken:
  6. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook them undisturbed for 4-5 minutes on one side.
  8. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, then remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  9. Make the honey lemon pepper sauce:
  10. If needed, add ½ teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet. Mince the garlic and sauté it over low heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  11. In a small bowl, combine chicken stock, honey, paprika, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  12. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a gentle boil.
  13. Combine the chicken and sauce:
  14. Add the browned chicken thighs back into the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  15. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping the chicken once halfway through.
  16. Add fresh thyme sprigs and lemon slices to the skillet. Cover again and let it simmer for 5 more minutes.
  17. Garnish and serve:
  18. Transfer the chicken thighs to a serving platter, drizzle with the honey lemon pepper sauce, and garnish with caramelized lemon slices and additional fresh thyme.
  19. Details: This flavorful chicken recipe features tender marinated chicken thighs, seared to perfection, and simmered in a sweet and tangy honey lemon pepper sauce. Fresh thyme and lemon slices add an aromatic touch for a restaurant-quality dish made right in your kitchen.
  20. This recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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