Step 1 of 13

Pat the chicken thighs dry.

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Chicken thighs 4

Step 2 of 13

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and let it sit for 10 to 30 minutes.

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Chicken thighs 4

Salt

Pepper

Step 3 of 13

Heat a large skillet over medium heat with oil.

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Neutral oil 1 tbsp

Step 4 of 13

Add the chicken skin-side down and cook undisturbed until the skin is deeply golden and crisp, adjusting the heat as needed.

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Chicken thighs 4

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20:00

Step 5 of 13

Add the garlic to the pan.

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Garlic 2 cloves

Step 6 of 13

Flip the chicken and cook until cooked through.

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Chicken thighs 4

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05:00

Step 7 of 13

Transfer the chicken to a plate.

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Chicken thighs 4

Step 8 of 13

Remove all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the pan.

Step 9 of 13

Add the chicken stock, lime juice, and maple syrup to the pan.

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Chicken stock 120 ml

Lime juice 2 tbsp

Maple syrup 2 tsp

Step 10 of 13

Season the sauce.

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Salt

Pepper

Step 11 of 13

Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce by half.

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03:00

Step 12 of 13

Whisk in the butter until the sauce is glossy and thick.

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Unsalted butter 3 tbsp

Step 13 of 13

Serve the chicken with the sauce, lime wedges, and fresh herbs.

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Chicken thighs 4

Lime juice 2 tbsp

Fresh herbs