Lemon Chicken Skillet
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ large white onion (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup olive oil (divided)
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
- 1.25 cups Israeli couscous (dry)
- 1 medium lemon (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine (such as sauvignon blanc)
- 8 oz. broccolini
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- â…“ cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Mix dijon mustard, honey, smoked paprika, dried dill, minced white onion, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl large enough for marinating chicken thighs. Stir well.
- Add chicken thighs to the mixture and coat them evenly. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken thighs and the remaining marinade. Sear each side for 3-5 minutes.
- In the last minute of searing, add butter and lemon slices to the skillet.
- Remove chicken and lemon slices from the skillet. Add dried couscous and cook until toasted for about 2-4 minutes.
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan. Bring to a boil.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and broccolini. Bring to a boil.
- Return chicken thighs and lemon slices to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF – 165ºF.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the liquid to absorb into the couscous.
- Fluff the couscous and top with fresh dill and crumbled goat cheese.
Notes
- Orzo works well as a substitute for couscous.
- If using boneless chicken thighs, cooking time may be shorter. Check the internal temperature.
- Broccoli or chopped kale can be used if broccolini is not available.
