Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Bone-in thighs can be cheaper while maintaining flavor.

Mix together 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl.

Season the top (skin side) of the chicken thighs generously with the seasoning blend.

Heat a large pot over medium to medium-high heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to the pot.

Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the pot.

Season the other side of the chicken thighs with the seasoning blend.

Cook the chicken thighs until the skin releases from the bottom of the pan, moving them around to ensure even browning.

Flip the chicken thighs to cook the other side, continuing to move them around in the pan for even cooking.

Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which should take about 25 to 30 minutes.

Once cooked, plate the chicken thighs and cut into one to check for juiciness.

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