Get ready to transform your ordinary chicken dinner into a restaurant-worthy masterpiece with Prudhomme's Lemon Dill Chicken! This mouthwatering recipe combines the bright, zesty flavors of fresh lemon and aromatic dill with perfectly crispy chicken thighs that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. In just 40 minutes, you'll create a dish that looks impressive, tastes incredible, and will become an instant favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Remove chicken thighs from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature, which ensures more even cooking.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispy skin.
- Season both sides of chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Mince the garlic clove finely and chop the fresh dill, keeping them ready for later use.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is hot but not smoking.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet, allowing them to develop a golden-brown, crispy skin for about 6-7 minutes.
- Flip chicken thighs and cook on the other side for an additional 6-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- During the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic to the pan and sauté briefly to release its aromatic flavors.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken thighs and sprinkle chopped dill evenly across the surface.
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring moist meat.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates, garnish with additional fresh dill if desired, and serve immediately.
Tips
- • Temperature is key: Always let chicken come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution. • Pat chicken dry: This crucial step helps achieve that irresistibly crispy skin by removing excess moisture. • Use a cast-iron skillet if possible - it provides the most even heat and creates the best golden-brown crust. • Don't rush the cooking process: Allow each side of the chicken to develop a beautiful golden color before flipping. • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness - chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). • Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep the meat juicy and flavorful. • Fresh herbs make a difference - use freshly chopped dill for the most vibrant flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 279kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 90mg
