Description
A quick and delicious recipe for perfectly crispy chicken thighs cooked in a skillet, bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- Juice of half a lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken thighs in the skillet, skin side down, and sear for about 8-10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs and add the minced garlic to the skillet.
- Pour in the chicken stock and add the lemon juice if using.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the thighs to a plate and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the chicken thighs with the sauce drizzled over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For lighter options, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or swap out olive oil for cooking spray.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg