Favorite Chicken Thighs
Juicy, crispy, and bursting with flavor, these *Favorite Chicken Thighs* are destined to become a regular on your dinner rotation. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, these bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection before being bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Finished in the oven with a touch of chicken stock for extra depth, this one-skillet recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and delivers a restaurant-quality meal without the fuss. Garnished with fresh parsley and versatile enough to pair with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies, this is the ultimate recipe for anyone craving easy, flavorful weeknight chicken thighs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down into the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Do not flip during this step.
Flip the chicken thighs and sear the other side for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and push the chicken to one side of the skillet. Add the butter and minced garlic to the empty side and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour the chicken stock into the skillet and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Spoon some of the garlic butter sauce over the chicken thighs, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 209.0 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.5 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 802 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 3175 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 170.6 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2226 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
