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Lemon chicken skillet.
4.56 from 25 votes

Lemon Chicken Skillet

This Lemon Chicken Skillet is equal parts bright and savory. It's made completely in a cast iron skillet with broccolini and couscous. Enjoy!
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Fat 31
Carbs 27
Protein 25
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ large white onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil separated
  • 2 lbs. chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • 1.25 cups Israeli couscous dried
  • 1 medium lemon sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup dry white wine we used sauvignon blanc
  • 8 oz. broccolini
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • cup goat cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Combine dijon mustard, honey, smoked paprika, dried dill, white onion, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl (large enough to marinate chicken thighs) and stir.
    A bowl filled with rice, spices, and peanut butter.
  • Add chicken thighs and toss to combine. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    A bowl filled with chicken in a sauce.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large, oven-safe skillet and heat over medium-high heat. When the olive oil is fragrant, add the chicken thighs and the remaining marinade and sear on each side for 3-5 minutes.
    Chicken breasts in a skillet on a stove top.
  • For the last minute of searing, add the butter and lemon slices to the skillet.
    Chicken in a skillet with lemon slices.
  • Remove chicken and lemon slices from the skillet, and add dried couscous, and cook until toasted, about 2-4 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and deglaze the pan. Use a wooden utensil to scrape the brown bits from the bottom. Then, bring to a boil.
  • Add the chicken broth, lemon juice and broccolini and bring to a boil.
    A pan with broccoli in it cooking on the stove.
  • Add chicken thighs and lemon slices back to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF - 165ºF.
  • Remove from the skillet from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow any liquid that is left over to absorb into the couscous.
    A skillet filled with chicken, broccoli and lemons.
  • Fluff the couscous and top with fresh dill and crumbled goat cheese.
    Lemon chicken skillet.

Tips & Notes

  • We’ve tried this recipe with orzo, it also works great. 
  • If you use boneless chicken thighs, the cook time may be less. Make sure to monitor the internal temperature. 
  • If you don’t have broccolini, feel free to use broccoli or a cup of chopped kale.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 31g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g