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Gordon Ramsay Holiday Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with a Crispy Bacon Gravy

Gordon Ramsay Holiday Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with a Crispy Bacon Gravy
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This dish combines the freshness of lemon and herbs with the richness of golden-seared chicken thighs and smoky bacon gravy. Inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s cooking style, it uses simple ingredients and refined techniques to create a flavorful, comforting meal. The chicken is pan-seared to perfection, then finished in the oven for a crisp, golden crust. The bacon gravy, made from pan drippings, delivers a silky, umami-packed finish that ties everything together beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

  • 4 slices streaky bacon, chopped

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp flour (for gravy)

  • 1 cup chicken stock

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

  • 1 tsp chopped rosemary

  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

  • Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for 6–7 minutes until golden and crispy.

  • Flip the chicken and cook for another 3–4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  • Add chopped bacon to the same skillet and cook until crispy. Remove a few pieces for garnish and leave the rest in the pan.

  • Add butter and garlic to the pan with the bacon fat, stirring until fragrant.

  • Whisk in flour to form a light roux, then pour in chicken stock and lemon juice, whisking until smooth.

  • Stir in mustard and herbs (thyme and rosemary), simmer for 3 minutes.

  • Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon gravy over them.

  • Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 75°C / 165°F).

  • Garnish with parsley and crispy bacon before serving hot with the gravy.

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