Description
These Skillet Chicken Thighs are the best, pan-seared boneless skinless chicken thighs ever! This stove-top cooking method is simple to follow, even for beginners. Serve them with roasted potatoes and carrots, sauteed spinach or mushrooms and a simple salad, for a wholesome meal your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step: Trim off any excess fat from the thighs.
- Step: In a small bowl, mix spices and sprinkle over chicken. Rub into the meat. Flip and repeat on the other side.
- Step: Add oil to pan and heat up on medium heat. Add butter and let it melt.
- Step: Cook chicken thighs, 3 to 4 at a time, not to crowd the pan. Cook 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook 5 to 7 minutes on the other side, until golden brown.
- Step: Always check with the meat thermometer. It should show at least 165 degrees F in the thickest part of each thigh.
- Step: Remove thighs from pan and let them sit on a plate for a few minutes, so the juices can redistribute inside.
Notes
Make sure your pan is hot before adding the chicken to ensure browning. Do not over-crowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. If the chicken sticks to the pan, it is not ready to be flipped.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 334 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg
Keywords: skillet chicken thighs, pan-seared chicken, boneless skinless chicken thighs, easy dinner