Skillet Lemon Dill Chicken Thighs

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Seared chicken thigh cubes in a lemon-dill cream gravy — ready in about 30 minutes.

🥘 Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs
    24 oz
  • kosher salt
    1 tsp
  • black pepper
    1/2 tsp
  • all-purpose flour
    11.5 tbsp
  • canola oil
    3 tbsp
  • unsalted butter
    1 tbsp
  • chicken stock
    1 c
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
    2 tbsp
  • fresh dill (chopped)
    2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • large cast iron skillet
  1. 1
    Cut boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1/2-inch cubes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper . Dredge in all-purpose flour until evenly coated, shaking off the excess.
    boneless skinless chicken thighs: 24 oz, kosher salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1/2 tsp, all-purpose flour: 10 tbsp
  2. 2
    Heat canola oil and unsalted butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
    canola oil: 3 tbsp, unsalted butter: 1 tbsp
  3. 3
    Working in batches, add the chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden on all sides and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F, about ⏱️ 5-7 minutes . Set aside.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in the remaining all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about ⏱️ 1 minute .
    all-purpose flour: 1.5 tbsp
  5. 5
    Gradually whisk in chicken stock and lemon juice . Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer over medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about ⏱️ 3 minutes .
    chicken stock: 1 c, lemon juice: 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed)
  6. 6
    Stir in fresh dill . Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Return the chicken to the skillet and serve immediately with rice, salad, or potatoes.
    fresh dill: 2 tbsp (chopped), kosher salt, black pepper