Dinner for 4

Lemon Chicken Thighs

Name: Lemon Chicken Thighs
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 garlic gloves; 1 tsp dried oregano; salt and black pepper to taste (optional)

Chicken thighs sear in olive oil, then finish with lemon juice, garlic, and oregano for a bright skillet dinner.

Typical price

$6.35for 4 servings

$1.59 per serving$6.35 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com

24 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical	1.9 lb	$4.29Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	2	$1.50Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.35

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic gloves
1 tsp dried oregano
salt and black pepper to taste (optional)

Steps

Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken thighs for 6 minutes on each side.
Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes.
Uncover and cook for 2 minutes, turning the chicken to coat it in the sauce.
Check that the thickest thighs reach 165 F before removing them from the skillet.