Garlic Herb Chicken Thigh Skillet That Everyone Will Crave

This Garlic Herb Chicken Thigh Skillet is a simple, flavorful dish that everyone will crave, combining garlic, herbs, and succulent chicken for a delightful dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on for crispy texture
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for sautéing
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper

For the Flavor

4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs Thyme, rosemary, and parsley mix

For the Sauce

1 cup Chicken Broth
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons Butter Whisked in at the end

Equipment

Large oven-safe skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
Add olive oil to the skillet and allow it to shimmer.
Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, patting skin dry.
Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until golden.
Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add minced garlic and herbs around the chicken and cook for 1 minute.
Remove chicken and tent with foil to keep warm.
Deglaze skillet with chicken broth and lemon juice, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
Whisk in butter off heat, then return chicken to skillet.
Serve warm, spooning sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure chicken skin is patted dry for ultimate crispiness. Don't crowd the pan while searing.

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