Description
Juicy and tender chicken thighs cooked in a skillet for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless; skin-on for extra flavor)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or any herbs you prefer)
- 1 lemon (for fresh juice)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by patting the chicken thighs dry using a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Carefully place the chicken thighs skin-side down if using skin-on.
- Sear them without moving for about 6-8 minutes until they develop a golden-brown crust.
- Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 6-8 minutes.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the thighs for a tangy kick and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, opt for skinless chicken thighs. Consider serving with quinoa or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg