Crispy Lebanese Chicken – a delicious recipe with chicken thighs, garlic, olive oil, lemon, lemon zest, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
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Chicken should be bone in and skin on.
2
Have ready some additional sea salt and lemon juice for seasoning.
3
Using a sharp knife, you are going to increase the surface area of the chicken that will crisp in the pan. Make two vertical slices along either side of the bone (do not slice through the skin side) and pull meat away from bone so the chicken thigh lays flat. pan>.
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Mix together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Toss well with the chicken thighs in a large plastic bag or glass container. Marinade in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, or overnight. pan>.
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Grease bottom of large cast-iron skillet with a small amount of olive oil. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, to the pan and turn the heat to medium. pan>.
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Cook chicken thighs until golden and crisp on skin side (about 8 to 10 minutes) then flip and continue cooking until chicken is fully cooked (6 to 8 more minutes). pan>.
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Sprinkle with additional sea salt and lemon juice and serve with cauliflower rice, and Grain-Free Taboulleh and Roasted Root Vegetables with Garlic Sauce from The Healing Kitchen. pan.
594
kcal
Calories
24
g
Fat
36
g
Carbs
61
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken thighs, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lemon, juice of, and more.
Yes, Crispy Lebanese Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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