Description
Seared boneless, skinless thighs are the perfect canvas for a decadent garlic butter pan sauce. This flavorful chicken dish pairs with an endless combination of sides to make a perfectly pleasing meal that’s ready in just half an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or finely chopped fresh parsley)
- ½ c chicken broth
- ¾ c chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp cold butter
Instructions
- Step: Pat chicken dry, then trim any large fat deposits. Season liberally with Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper on both sides.
- Step: Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large 12” skillet. Once hot, place the chicken into the skillet in an even layer. Sear, undisturbed, for 4-5 minutes until a deep golden brown crust forms. Flip the chicken and saute on the other side until equally golden brown, an additional 4-5 minutes. Using tongs, remove the chicken and place on a plate.
- Step: Add the garlic and fresh thyme and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, until very fragrant.
- Step: Reduce the heat to medium, then pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Continue simmering until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Step: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stir well, and bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Step: Add the butter one tablespoon at a time, whisking until fully melted after each addition.
- Step: Nestle the seared chicken into the pan sauce and simmer 2-3 minutes longer, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F using an instant read thermometer. Spoon a bit of sauce over each piece of chicken, then garnish with more fresh thyme leaves or parsley and serve right away.
Notes
Use cold butter straight from the fridge to ensure it emulsifies into a sauce. If using chicken breasts, use cutlets or pound them to an even thickness of just under 1-inch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 chicken thighs
- Calories: 431 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 778 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 222 mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken thighs, skillet chicken, 30-minute meal, gluten free chicken