Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

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  6 Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(1158g)

  Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.

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  2 tbsp Butter

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  1 Yellow Onion(110g)
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  6 Garlic(18g)
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  2 tsp Paprika, Ground
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  1 tsp 1 teaspoon lemon pepper (or cracked pepper - optional)
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  0.8 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
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  0.5 cup Cream, Heavy Whipping
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  0.3 cup Lemon Juice, Fresh
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  1 1 pinch salt to season
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  4 Thyme, Fresh(3g)
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  Lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

1. 1Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, lemon pepper, and paprika on all sides.
2. 2Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook 6–8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp; cover with a lid to prevent splattering. Flip the chicken and cook 4–5 minutes until the second side is browned, then transfer to a plate.
3. 3Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Reduce heat to medium, add the diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic, fresh thyme, and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. 4Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh lemon juice; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
5. 5Cover the skillet and simmer over medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest part of the thigh.
6. 6Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook uncovered for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
7. 7Divide the chicken and sauce evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot, allowing them to cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
8. 8Reheat individual portions in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until warmed through, stirring gently. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.