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5. Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs with Lemon Sage Butter Sauce Recipe 2

Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs Recipe and Lemon Sage Butter

5 from 1 vote
Combines tender, flavorful chicken thighs with a rich, citrus-infused sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 489
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot with a lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Garlic press (optional)
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
  6. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add the chicken broth to the pot and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
  8. Whisk in the flour until smooth.
  9. Add the butter, lemon juice, and sage to the pot, stirring until the butter has melted and the sauce is well combined.
  10. Return the chicken thighs to the pot, skin side up, and spoon the sauce over the top.
  11. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  12. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

To save time, you can use pre-minced garlic from the store instead of mincing garlic cloves yourself.
You can use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer.
If you want to add more vegetables to the dish, you can roast some potatoes or carrots in the oven alongside the chicken.
Make sure to whisk the flour into the sauce thoroughly to prevent lumps from forming.