Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon chicken, rub; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 12 ounces fresh Baby Spinach

Servings: persons

4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chicken, rub
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 ounces fresh Baby Spinach

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Season chicken thighs with paprika, chicken rub and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes on each side; drain excess fat and set aside.
4
Melt tablespoon butter in the same skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and thyme.
5
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, stir in spinach, and simmer until the spinach has wilted and the sauce has slightly thickened, about 3-6 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet.
6
Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
7
Serve immediately.

637

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon chicken, rub, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Lemon Butter Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Butter Chicken

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