Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Tastes Like Chicken

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Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

8 chicken thighs with bones and skin, about 3 1/2 pounds
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups thinly sliced onions
30 cloves (about 2 heads) garlic, peeled and smashed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 pound angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Season the chicken thighs with 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the freshly ground pepper.

Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge the chicken in the flour and set aside.

In a large wide saute pan with 2 to 3-inch sides, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the thighs and brown well on both sides, about 6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Add the onions to the oil and cook, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the chicken until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the bay leaf and cook 1 minute. Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and browned chicken thighs to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover tightly, and place in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, remove the lid and cook an additional 15 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.

While the chicken is baking, cook the pasta until al dente, 4 to 5 minutes for dry pasta. Drain well and toss in a large bowl with 3 tablespoons of the parsley and the butter.

To serve, place a portion of pasta in the center of 4 large plates. Arrange 2 thighs around each serving of pasta and drizzle lemon garlic cooking liquid over the pasta. Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately.

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Dawn Spokane, WA 11-12-2009
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Yummy!!!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe is easy and excites all of the taste buds. I did however do a few variations. I didn't have angel hair pasta so... I used a package of chicken flavor noodles. I also didn't want to make so much therefore I cut the recipe in half, which we all know sometimes measurements don't come out right. So I think the sauce is suppose to be more like sauce instead of like soup. I used my soup like sauce to flavor my noodles. That was even better because it allowed the lemon juice to come to life. I thought I had thawed a package of thighs, turns out it was breasts...so recipe is good with any part. One thing, my garlic turned blue...has this happened to anyone else before???Read more
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star hialeah, FL 10-04-2009
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the tendereast chicken ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I DECIDED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE FOR A LARGE CROWD AND THEN SOME EXTRAS EVEN DECIDED TO SHOW UP AT THE LAST MINUTE. ALSO, THIS... WAS THE FIRST TIME I WAS THE COOK FOR THE NIGHT AND I MUST SAY THAT EVERYONE WAS LOVING THIS DISH AND WAS SURPRISED THAT I COULD MAKE SUCH A DELICIOUS MEAL. NOW EVERYONE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEXT PARTY TO SEE WHAT I AM GOING TO MAKE NEXT. Read more
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Betsy Orange, TX 08-31-2009
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Wonderfully Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this dish for several different groups of folks and have had rave reviews every single time!!! I have little 5... yr. old twin granddaughters who are the pickiest eaters in the world. I made this once when they were visiting and one of them said as she came into the kitchen form outside, " What is that delicious smell?" I said "It is your dinner". I was so happy to see her eat all of the chicken and the pasta and ask for more as did her twin!!! I love this dish..... My daughter says you can never have enough garlic and with this recipe she is right. The garlic is so nice and mild and so good for you.Read more
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Amy Riverside, RI 08-04-2009
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Delicious! Amazing flavor, not over-the-top garlic-y
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a delicious dish. Don't be afraid of the quantity of garlic, it makes for an incredibly rich broth that isn't... overpowering with the flavor of garlic. This recipe is a keeper, I'll definitely make it again!Read more
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Barbara Genoa, IL 08-03-2009
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Wonderful! Great weeknight meal!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was great. Easy and quick to make. The cooking time is perfect!! We served it over seasoned couscous and will... definitely be making this one again! Thanks Emeril!!!Read more
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SHERYL TIGARD, OR 05-27-2009
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Family Pleaser!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family doesn't love chicken, so I am always trying to find recipes they will enjoy. This one hands-down was a winner. I... served it with zucchini. Delicious!Read more