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Skillet Chicken Thighs

Savory Skillet Chicken Thighs with Garlic Cream Sauce

Delicious skillet chicken thighs in garlic cream sauce for a quick and comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Fresh ground enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Substitute with fresh minced garlic if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional based on taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika gives deeper flavor
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can swap with vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Omit for dairy-free version
  • 1 medium Shallot Can replace with yellow onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh for the sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth or water can be used in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Vinegar can substitute in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Dried thyme works too
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half or whole milk can work

Equipment

  • Large Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and rub with seasoning mixture.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs skin side down for 7-8 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 15-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. In the same skillet, add butter, shallot, and garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; stir in thyme and red pepper flakes.
  6. Whisk in heavy cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return chicken thighs to the skillet to coat with the sauce and warm through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Patting the chicken dry helps achieve crispy skin. Adjust seasoning as needed and keep an eye on cooking time for juiciness.

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