One-Pot Chicken with Caramelized Lemon and Dates — Alison Roman

Ingredients

• 1 3 ½ - 4 lb. chicken or 3 lbs. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 lemon, cut into thick slices crosswise (about 1/4” thick), seeds removed
• 2 shallots, peeled if you want, halved lengthwise (or one red onion, peeled and cut into wedges)
• 4–6 medjool dates, pitted
• 4 sprigs thyme or oregano, plus more for serving
• 1–2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes