Description
A delicious and easy recipe for lemon garlic chicken thighs served with peas and carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh peas
- 1 large carrot, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in peas and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss with the vegetables.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish for brightness.
- Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken thighs in lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg