Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Use one-two glugs of olive oil to coat the bottom of an oven proof skillet or roasting pan. Over high heat (stovetop) let olive oil heat up, then add chicken (skin side down if using a chicken with skin). Cook over medium-high until a nice golden crust forms, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the pan to the oven without flipping the chicken over, and cook for 10 more minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for 5 more minute. If using a small cut of chicken (like chicken breast or thighs check to see if it’s done.
Chicken is done when a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. For a whole chicken you’ll more than likely need to cook it for another 10-20 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken you may need a little longer.) Let chicken rest for 5 minutes in the pan. Then slice and enjoy.
Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken on the cutting board. Save all the juices and pour them over the chicken just before you serve it.