Skillet Chicken Thighs Recipe

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

6 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)

Directions

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 7 to 8 minutes, flip chicken thighs and cook for another 15 to 25 minutes or until internal temp is 165 degrees. The time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your thighs. 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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360 kcal
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Cholesterol: 131 mg
• Sodium: 380 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 19 g