Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Lemon Butter Chicken


this recipe is from the food blog, Damn Delicious.  when it comes to this chicken, she's telling the damn truth.
INGREDIENTS:
  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 1 cup chicken broth 
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream 
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 
  • Juice of 1 lemon 
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme 
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped

  • DIRECTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
  • Season chicken thighs with paprika, salt and pepper, to taste. 
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside. 
  • Melt remaining tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and thyme. 
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, stir in spinach, and simmer until the spinach has wilted and the sauce has slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet. 
  • Place into oven and roast uncovered until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 175 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes. 
  • Serve immediately.
  • *www.damndelicious.net