Crispy Chicken With Lime Butter
This dish is a simple yet bold chicken recipe built around contrast. The chicken is cooked skin side down until deeply crispy, while the inside stays juicy and tender. It is finished with a silky lime butter sauce that balances richness with bright acidity, creating a clean, savory flavor that feels both comforting and refined.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh herbs, optional
Season the chicken generously with salt and black pepper and pat the skin dry. Heat a wide skillet over medium heat, add the oil, and place the chicken skin side down in the cold pan. Let it cook without moving until the skin renders its fat and turns deeply golden and crisp.
Turn and Cook the Chicken
Brown the Second Side
Once the skin is crispy, add the garlic to the pan and flip the chicken. Cook the second side until the chicken is fully cooked through, then transfer the chicken to a plate. Carefully pour off excess fat, leaving a small amount in the pan.
Build the Sauce
Rich and Buttery Sauce
Add the chicken stock, lime juice, and maple syrup to the skillet. Increase the heat and let the sauce simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Lower the heat and whisk in the cold butter until the sauce becomes glossy and smooth. Spoon the lime butter sauce over the chicken and serve immediately, finished with fresh herbs if desired.
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