Bright, savory, and quietly confident. This is chicken cooked with intention—crispy on the outside, juicy inside, finished with lemon, pepper, and a pile of fresh greens. It's the kind of dinner that feels clean without feeling punishing.
Ingredients
1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of ½–1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ tsp red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cups arugula
½ oz parmesan, shaved
Instructions
Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken undisturbed until deeply golden, 4–6 minutes per side.
Reduce heat slightly and add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.
Finish with lemon juice and remove from heat.
Lightly toss arugula with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Serve chicken over greens and finish with shaved parmesan.
Josh's Note: This tastes like restraint—in the best possible way.