Garlic and Thyme Chicken Thighs

Name: Garlic and Thyme Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 600 g chicken thighs; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; Juice of 1 lemon

Swedish

Garlic and Thyme Chicken Thighs

Total time20 min

Servings4

DifficultyMedium

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Juicy chicken thighs sautéed with fresh garlic and aromatic thyme. A simple and flavorful weekday dinner that pairs perfectly with rice or potatoes.

Ingredients

600 g chicken thighs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon

Method

1Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3Fry the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
4Lower heat slightly, add garlic and thyme, and sauté for another 2 minutes.
5Squeeze over the lemon juice and let simmer for 1 minute.
6Check that the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Serve with your choice of sides.