Lemon Turmeric Skillet Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
This chicken recipe is simple, delicious, and packs some amazing anti-inflammatory benefits! Try this yummy Lemon Tumeric Skillet Chicken Recipe.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone in, skin on
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon
- Olive Oil or cooking spray
- parsley fresh, for garnish
Spice Mix
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- In a small bowl, mix up your spices. Season each chicken thigh on both sides. Gently lift the skin and rub underneath as well.
- Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Allow the skillet to get hot by waiting for about 5 minutes before adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, place the chicken thighs in the skillet, top down. Allow the chicken to cook for about 4 minutes without touching. Flip and cook for 4 minutes on the other side as well.
- Remove the chicken and place it on a plate.
- Pour one cup of chicken broth in the hot skillet to deglaze the pan. use a wooden spoon to scrape off any brown bits.
- Add minced garlic and the juice of 1 lemon to the pan and stir.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet and place the skillet in the preheated oven for 35 minutes to finish the cooking process.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for about 5 minutes
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
This is amazing served over a bed of greens or with some rice!