Coriander‑Lemon Poulet à la Provençale
Pan‑seared chicken thighs seasoned with fresh coriander, lemon zest, and Herbes de Provence.

Total
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken thighs, bone‑in, skin‑on
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, Herbes de Provence, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat; add the thighs skin‑side down and sear for 5‑6 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
- 3
Flip the thighs, add the fresh coriander leaves, reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking for another 20‑22 minutes, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
- 4
Remove the chicken from the pan, let rest for 2 minutes, then serve drizzled with any pan juices and a sprinkle of extra coriander.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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