Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

6 boneless chicken thighs, (about 1 1/2 pounds*)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 small shallot, (minced)

3 cloves garlic, (minced)

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 sprigs fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/3 cup heavy cream

Freshly chopped parsley, (for garnish)

Directions

Use a paper towel to pat the chicken thighs dry.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs, on both sides.

Heat a large cast iron to medium heat and add the olive oil.

Place chicken thighs skin side down in the hot skillet and cook, until skin is crispy about 5 minutes, flip chicken thighs and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temp is 165 degrees. Transfer chicken to a plate.

Add the butter, shallot, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sauce thickens up a bit.

Place the chicken back in the pan with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve the chicken warm with the sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360 kcal
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Cholesterol: 131 mg
• Sodium: 380 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 19 g