Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs
You’re going to love these Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs! They’re seasoned with dry rub, then completely cooked in a skillet, making them crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. This is an easy weeknight dinner recipe that comes together in about 25 minutes total!
Servings: 4
Calories: 507kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs bone-in, with skin
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or ghee
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon parsley
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- fresh parsley for garnish chopped, optional
Instructions
- Add oil or ghee to a large, heavy-bottomed skillet/cast iron/dutch oven and heat over medium heat.
- While it's heating up, make the dry rub: combine salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, parsley, oregano, and pepper in a bowl. Next, pat the chicken thighs dry, then rub the dry rub over them until they're completely coated.
- Place chicken skin side down in the skillet, then cover with a lid. Cook chicken for 7 minutes, then flip over, place the lid back on and cook for an additional 8-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute before pouring in the chicken broth to remove any brown bits from the skillet. Top with chopped fresh parsley (optional), and use a spoon to spoon the chicken broth/garlic mixture over the chicken. Enjoy!
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Notes
*Calories are an estimation and are per serving
-To make with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, reduce the cook time: cook for 5 minutes on the first side and 6-7 minutes on the second until the internal temperature reaches 165°
-Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg