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Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs

Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs

Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs are perfectly crispy, flavorful, and easy to clean up, making a delicious one-pan meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 thighs
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

Poultry

  • 6 thighs chicken about 1 ½ pounds
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Use a paper towel to pat the chicken thighs dry.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs, on both sides.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • Place chicken thighs skin side down in the hot skillet and cook until skin is crispy about 7 to 8 minutes, flip chicken thighs and cook for another 15 to 25 minutes or until internal temp is 165 degrees. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add the butter, shallot, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sauce thickens up a bit.
  • Place the chicken back in the pan with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve the chicken warm with the sauce.

Notes

For best results, use bone in skin-on chicken thighs for juiciness and extra crispiness. You can also use boneless chicken thighs which cook faster. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or use an air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, chicken thighs, heavy cream
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