20-Min Charred Chicken with Citrus & Garlic
High-heat seared chicken thighs with a bright orange-lime-garlic glaze, charred edges, and tender insides. Tastes like pollo asado without the grill.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt, pepper, and cumin.
Step 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear chicken skin-side down without moving until golden and crispy, 5 minutes. Flip and sear 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add minced garlic to the pan, stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Pour in orange and lime juices. Scrape up browned bits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 4 minutes.
Step 6
Uncover, increase heat to high, and let sauce reduce and glaze the chicken for 1 minute. Serve.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- paper towels
- wooden spoon or spatula
- microplane or zester (optional, for zest)
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