Description
You’re going to love these Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs! They’re seasoned with dry rub, then completely cooked in a skillet, making them crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. This is an easy weeknight dinner recipe that comes together in about 25 minutes total!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs (bone-in, with skin)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp parsley
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- fresh parsley for garnish (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Add oil or ghee to a large, heavy-bottomed skillet/cast iron/dutch oven and heat over medium heat.
- Prepare Rub: Combine salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, parsley, oregano, and pepper in a bowl. Pat the chicken thighs dry, then rub the dry rub over them until they’re completely coated.
- Sear Chicken: Place chicken skin side down in the skillet, then cover with a lid. Cook chicken for 7 minutes, then flip over, place the lid back on and cook for an additional 8-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°.
- Deglaze and Finish: Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute before pouring in the chicken broth to remove any brown bits from the skillet. Top with chopped fresh parsley (optional), and spoon the chicken broth/garlic mixture over the chicken.
Notes
To make with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, reduce the cook time: cook for 5 minutes on the first side and 6-7 minutes on the second until the internal temperature reaches 165°. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 507 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 901 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 222 mg
Keywords: pan-seared chicken thighs, crispy chicken, easy weeknight dinner, skillet chicken