Print

Forgotten Chicken Recipe

Forgotten Chicken Recipe
Print Recipe

The Forgotten Chicken Recipe is a comforting and savory dish featuring tender, bone-in chicken seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon. This easy-to-make meal boasts perfectly crisped skin and a flavorful pan sauce, ideal for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its warm, nostalgic flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • Fresh, bone-in chicken thighs or breasts

Aromatics & Herbs

  • 3–4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Other Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the chicken pieces and pat them dry thoroughly to ensure better browning. Mince the garlic cloves, zest the lemon, and chop the fresh rosemary and thyme, setting everything aside for easy access during cooking.
  2. Season the Chicken: Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper, then rub in half of the chopped fresh herbs, making sure the seasonings penetrate the meat for enhanced flavor.
  3. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and sear until it turns golden and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Flip the chicken and brown the other side briefly to lock in juices.
  4. Add Aromatics and Broth: Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic, lemon zest, and the remaining chopped herbs to the pan. Stir until fragrant, then pour in the chicken broth, scraping the pan bottom to loosen all flavorful browned bits.
  5. Simmer and Finish Cooking: Cover the skillet with a lid and let the chicken simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until the meat is fully cooked and tender throughout.
  6. Add Lemon Juice and Serve: Remove the lid, drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken for brightness, then plate the chicken and spoon the pan sauce on top before serving.

Notes

  • Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking to promote even cooking.
  • Do not skip the browning step to develop deep, rich flavors and achieve crispy skin texture.
  • Use fresh herbs for vibrant and authentic flavors—dried herbs will not provide the same effect.
  • Keep the simmer gentle to avoid drying out the chicken while it finishes cooking.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after cooking to lock in juices for maximum tenderness.

Nutrition

Keywords: forgotten chicken, easy chicken recipe, herb chicken, lemon chicken, comfort food, gluten-free chicken

Find it online: https://juliaglam.com/forgotten-chicken-recipe/