This stovetop chicken thighs recipe is simple to make, pan seared to perfection and a great one pan meal that the whole family would love.
Pan seared chicken thighs
Learn how to cook chicken thighs on the stove with this recipe. This budget-friendly pan seared chicken thighs recipe is perfect for all occasions, a perfect chicken dinner that is a family favourite. I make chicken at least twice a week and this stovetop chicken thighs often find its way on the menu. For a good reason, if you ask me, it is simply the best and it requires a few ingredients and yet full of flavour, just like my cajun butter chicken thighs. The simple process of pan searing chicken thighs on the stove delivers juicy and crispy chicken. This cooking method is very similar to my honey garlic salmon, only that it cooks faster than the chicken. You can have your cake and eat it at the same time. Chicken thighs and sauce in one pan You may be wondering if it is safe to cook chicken thighs on the stove top, the answer is yes. In fact, you can cook boneless chicken thighs on the stove top in less than 15 minutes as I did with this chicken for a wrap
Why We Love This Stovetop Chicken Thighs Recipe
You can use any type of chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, boneless, bone-in. It is quick and simple to make and I absolutely love anything 30 minutes one-pan skillet recipe This pan-seared chicken thigh is great for weekly meal plans. You only need 4 ingredients to make it and they are ingredients you already have in your panty It is inexpensive and budget-friendly. A perfect low carb meal that can double as a keto recipe if you are into that vibes.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs Chicken broth substitute with cooking wine or water Smoked Paprika Salt and pepper Onion powder substitute with garlic powder Olive oil: substitute with any flavourless oil or butter
How to make the best stove top chicken thighs recipe
Here is a quick overview of how to cook chicken thighs in a pan on the stovetop. Season chicken and pan fry in an iron skillet (or large cast iron skillet). Sounds so easy right? Ok, let’s get to it. Prepare the chicken thighs, remove any visible unwanted fats and hanging skin. If you are using boneless skinless chicken thighs, then you may not need to do much. Season both sides of chicken with the spices generously. Place a large iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add oil until hot. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and pan sear for 3 minutes untouched until the skin is nice, golden, crispy and no longer sticking to the pan. Flip chicken to the other side and pan fry for another 3 minutes. Add chicken broth to the chicken, move around in other to deglaze the skillet. This would make some delicious pan sauce. Because I have used chicken thighs with bone-in for this recipe, it would take longer to cook than boneless chicken thighs. After adding the chicken broth, cover the skillet with a lid (this is optional) and continue to cook chicken over medium heat for 10 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked.
How to Serve Pan Seared Chicken Thighs and Pan Sauce
Serve it alongside some creamy mashed potatoes, rice, steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, French fries, salad etc the list is endless. The pan sauce makes a great gravy, you can either add it straight from the pan or add water or broth with cornflour to make a delicious gravy. My pan sauce was served over garlic mashed potatoes, ‘Twas so good.
How to Store Cooked Chicken Thighs
Let any leftover cooked chicken thighs cool completely, store in an airtight container or wrapped in a foil then keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Chicken can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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