Crispy Chicken Thighs

Crispy Chicken Thighs is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 9.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

What’s the secret to chicken thighs with nicely crisped skin? Sear them, skin side down, on the stovetop and then roast in a hot oven. For a satisfying weeknight supper, serve the chicken with Pan-Roasted Broccoli with Garlic.

Ingredients:

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 lemon, cut into 8 rounds
  • 1 tsp. fresh marjoram leaves
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Directions:

Position a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 400°F (200°C).

Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch (30-cm) ovenproof French skillet or fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until the fat has rendered and the skin is crisp and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer, skin side up, to a plate.

Pour off the excess fat from the pan. Return the chicken, skin side up, to the pan and scatter the lemon slices on top. Transfer to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, away from the bone, registers 170°F (77°C), 18 to 20 minutes.

Transfer the chicken and lemon slices to a platter and scatter the marjoram leaves on top. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 4.

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just a Wonderful Chicken Dinner I ran across this recipe in a Google search. It is now a favorite. I’ve used the marjoram but we also like it a lot with fresh sage from the garden. I also put some in the pan when cooking it. You can’t go wrong with this recipe.
Date published: 2022-09-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Staple for years I literally made an account just to review this recipe. I Googled chicken thighs and stumbled onto this many years ago and it's been a weekly staple in my household ever since. I vary the seasonings but always search the recipe to check the heating times. The crispy skin is always divine. It's just so simple and delicious.
Date published: 2022-05-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great taste - easy and quick! My family and I love this recipe! It’s easy and quick and the chicken tastes amazing!
Date published: 2018-10-17
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Very easy, Extremely Delicious Chicken thighs are cheap and just the right size for one serving. However, my husband does not like the bone. So, before I started I de-boned 2 thighs. I followed the directions, substituting rosemary and oregano for the herbs because those are growing in my garden. An absolutely delicious recipe. I gave it a 4 because I want a suggestion for what to do with those lovely pan drippings. ?? A wine sauce? Cream Sauce? Lemon Sauce? Next time, I'll be ready to add that sauce recipe. Otherwise, a perfect 5! (husband loved it too)
Date published: 2018-07-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Simple and delicious The chicken skin crisped up so well- just left it to get bubbly until it released easy from the pan. I didn't use the 6 thighs but substituted with drumsticks which my boyfriend prefers. Next time I make it I am going to flip the lemons over half way so both sides get carmelized. The pan side down lemons got great carmelizarion but as you can see from the photo the other side did not due to lack of turning. I did not have fresh herbs and did not substitute and felt the dish did not suffer.
Date published: 2017-05-22
Rated 4 out of 5 by from calorie count This dish is yummy, but what is the calorie count for recipe?
Date published: 2015-11-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Minimalist, Simple and Delicious This recipe will definitely be a regular. I prepared the recipe exactly as directed. I paired it with the Pan-Roasted Broccoli with Garlic as suggested. Great combination. I also roasted a few halved, small yukon gold potatoes at the same time as I did the chicken.
Date published: 2015-04-02
Rated 4 out of 5 by from A unique and delicious recipe I made this recipe and I enjoyed it. I didn't have assorted herbs so I only used rosemary and it still turned out fantastic! I'll definitely make it again.
Date published: 2015-02-21
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