The plated dish features golden brown chicken thighs nestled in a sauce speckled with tender artichoke hearts and vibrant lemon slices. Sprinkled with a pop of fresh parsley for that refreshing touch and a subtle aroma of thyme.

Lemon Artichoke Chicken

Name: Lemon Artichoke Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: canned artichoke hearts, 1 can (14 oz) drained; bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 4 pieces; medium lemons, 2 1 sliced and 1 juiced; fresh parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped; dried thyme, 1 tsp; white wine, 1/2 cup; chicken broth, 1 cup; garlic cloves, 4 minced; all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp; butter, 2 tbsp; olive oil, 1 tbsp; salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style American

Technique Sautee

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: March 21, 2025

Spring will not spring without artichokes! This season of rebirth is celebrated with the hearty artichoke, paired with fresh lemons, in our Lemon Artichoke Chicken. While succulent chicken thighs simmer in a vibrant, lemon-infused, artichoke-studded sauce, you will realize that comfort food doesn’t have to be boring—it can be delightfully tangy! Unlike some heavy American dishes, this entree puts a refreshing twist on a classic by focusing on a harmonious blend of acidity and richness.

Ingredients (for 2)

Canned artichoke hearts - 1 can (14 oz) - drained
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs - 4 pieces
Medium lemons - 2 - 1 sliced and 1 juiced
Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
Dried thyme - 1 tsp
White wine - 1/2 cup
Chicken broth - 1 cup
Garlic cloves - 4 - minced
All-purpose flour - 2 tbsp
Butter - 2 tbsp
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍗🧂🌿

Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper and dried thyme.
Step 2 - 🍳🔥🍗

Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin side down, for 5 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Turn over and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Step 3 - 🍳🍋🥣

In the same skillet, cook minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour, then slowly pour in wine and chicken broth. Squeeze in the juice of a lemon. Bring to a boil.
Step 4 - 🔥🍋🍲

Turn heat to low, add drained artichoke hearts and lemon slices. Return chicken to the skillet, let it simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and sauce thickens.
Step 5 - 🌿🥗🥘

Garnish the dish with finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Additional

Pair this with a warm, crusty baguette to soak up the delectable sauce. On low-carb diet? Swap out flour for almond flour. Kids can help by washing parsley, juicing the lemon, and draining the artichokes. This dish is an excellent way to introduce them to tangy flavors while letting them learn to appreciate the unique, slightly nutty flavor of artichokes.