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Crispy Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs over red potatoes and thin sliced onions. The easiest marinade ever and makes the most delicious skin!!

Crispy Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs


  • Author: Kitschen Cat
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large chicken thighs, (bone in, skin on)

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (affiliate)
  • Juice of 2 lemons, (about 1/3 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb baby red potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • *2 tablespoon parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients, add chicken thighs, cover, and marinate for 1-2 hours.
  2. **Do not marinate for longer than this, or the lemon juice will begin to break down the chicken.
  3. Heat cast iron skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat and add chicken thighs, skin side down.
  4. Let cook without moving for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes on the opposite side.
  5. Remove chicken to a large plate, then pour remaining marinade into the cast iron.
  6. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  7. Add potatoes and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Add red onion, cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  8. Place chicken on top of potatoes and onions then place in oven.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature is between 165 and 180 degrees.
  10. Top with fresh parsley and serve.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins