Description
Tender and juicy skillet chicken thighs with a crispy skin, seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, cooked to perfection on the stovetop. This easy weeknight dinner is a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: fresh herbs and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and onion powder.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear without moving for 6–7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
- Cook the Chicken: Flip the chicken, reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid, and continue cooking for 15–18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Remove the lid for the last few minutes to allow any remaining liquid to reduce. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of white wine or chicken broth and spoon pan juices over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ thighs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
