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Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs in a Skillet

A delicious and easy dinner idea featuring juicy chicken thighs seasoned with garlic and herbs, cooked to perfection in a skillet.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Juicy and flavorful, ideal for skillet cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Helps achieve crispy skin.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adds subtle heat.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances garlic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Adds depth and sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Brings earthy aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Adds fragrant touch.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Provides robust flavor.
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Keeps chicken moist.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnishing.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Rinse chicken thighs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary in a small bowl.
  3. Sprinkle the garlic herb mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken and rub it in.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Flip chicken thighs, add minced garlic, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Pour chicken broth into the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  7. Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and let broth reduce for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve chicken thighs garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 26gSodium: 600mg

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