Description
Delicious and easy skillet chicken thighs that are juicy, tender, and drizzled with a succulent sauce—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup chicken broth (or low-sodium broth)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook until the skin is crispy and golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using skinless chicken or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg