This Easy Skillet Chicken Thigh recipe with a simple garlic cream sauce is the perfect chicken dinner for easy weeknights or entertaining. Everyone loves this juicy chicken dish and it takes less than 30 minutes to make!
I have a winner, winner chicken dinner for you! This Easy Skillet Chicken Thigh recipe is a family favorite and takes less than 30 minutes to make!
We make this chicken recipe all of the time because it is so simple and the chicken is SO juicy. It turns out perfect every single time.
If you don’t cook with chicken thighs very often, you have to give them a try. Thighs are versatile, full of flavor, and absolutely delicious. They stay super juicy, no matter how you cook them. Plus, they are usually less expensive than chicken breasts.
For this recipe, we season the chicken thighs with a simple spice rub and cook them in a hot cast iron skillet. We also whisk together a simple garlic cream sauce to serve with the chicken. The sauce is INCREDIBLE, don’t be embarrassed if you lick every last drop off of your plate. It happens all of the time:)
This one-skillet chicken meal is the BEST! Make it for dinner tonight. I guarantee it will be a regular meal at your house.
The ingredients are simple, but put them all together and you will end up with the most amazing chicken dinner!
We highly recommend serving the skillet chicken thighs with crusty bread or garlic bread to soak up all of that delicious sauce. If you want a few other side dish ideas, here are a few of our favorites.
Leftover chicken thighs will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, preheat the oven to 325°F and place the chicken in an oven safe dish. Cover with foil and bake until warmed through. You can reheat in the microwave for 1 minute or until hot, but we prefer using the oven.
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Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs
This Easy Skillet Chicken Thigh recipe with a simple garlic cream sauce is the perfect chicken dinner for easy weeknights or entertaining. Everyone loves this juicy chicken dish and it takes less than 30 minutes to make!
Prep: 10min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 18 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 6 boneless chicken thighs, (about 1 1/2 pounds*)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot, (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Freshly chopped parsley, (for garnish)
Instruction:
- 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 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 5 minutes, flip chicken thighs and cook for another 8 to 10 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.
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs
Garlic butter chicken thighs are easy to make and taste great with your favorite sides. Make this recipe for dinner tonight in just 30 minutes!
Prep: 10min
Total: 45min
Yield: 5
Serving Size: 1 /5
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /5, calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 130 mg, unSaturated Fat 9 g
Ingredients:
- 5 chicken thighs (skin on and bone in )
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 5 cloves garlic (crushed)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instruction:
- Preheat your oven to 400F degrees. Move oven rack to center. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel and season all over with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet (10-inch) over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until the skin is golden and crispy. It’s about 5 minutes (they will not be cooked through at this point).
- Flip your chicken over once the skin is crispy. If your chicken thighs releases a lot of fat, dispose it using a spoon.
- Place butter in the same skillet. When the butter is melted, add minced garlic. Stir the garlic around the pan for 30 seconds.
- Place the whole skillet in the oven and bake for 30 mins for until chicken gets the internal temperature at 165°F.
- When the chicken is cooked, spoon some of the garlic butter sauce over the top of each chicken thigh. Top with parsley before serving.
Juicy Baked Chicken Thigh in The Oven
FAQ
What is the best method for cooking chicken thighs?
Starting your thighs, skin side down in a cold pan over medium heat is a great way to render out maximum fat. From there, you can crisp up the skin until it’s golden-brown and remove them from the pan. The more you let them cook undisturbed, the darker and crispier the skin will be.
How does Gordon Ramsay cook chicken thighs?
Is it better to bake chicken thighs at 350 or 400?
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