Description
A delicious way to enjoy tender, juicy chicken with a fantastic blend of spices and a creamy sauce, perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless chicken thighs (about 1½ pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then rub this mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 8–10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced shallots and garlic for about 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme sprigs, and red pepper flakes. Lower the heat.
- Add heavy cream and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry for a crispy texture and adjust seasoning to taste. Can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken thighs, creamy sauce, Bobby Flay, dinner recipe, easy chicken recipe, family meal