Skillet Chicken Thighs – Easy One Pot Dinner Recipe
Crisp skillet chicken thighs simmered in a rich creamy garlic sauce with shallots and fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
6 bone in skin on chicken thighs
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot finely chopped
5 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
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Place chicken skin side down and cook 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
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Flip and cook another 6 to 8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium and pour off excess fat leaving about one tablespoon.
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Add butter and shallot and cook until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
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Add chicken broth and simmer to reduce slightly.
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Stir in heavy cream and thyme and simmer until thickened.
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Return chicken to skillet skin side up and simmer 5 minutes.
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Finish with lemon juice and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Keep chicken skin above the sauce when simmering to maintain crisp texture.