Description
These skillet chicken thighs are simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce for a comforting and flavorful meal. This recipe is designed for ease and maximum taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (800g / 1.75lb): bone-in, skin-on for flavor and crispiness
- 2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil: for searing
- 1 Tbsp (15mL) butter: adds richness
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (30g / 1oz): essential for aromatic flavor
- 1 medium onion, diced (150g / 5oz): forms the sauce base
- 2 Tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour: thickens the sauce
- 250mL (1 cup) chicken broth: low-sodium for salt control
- 200mL (0.85 cup) heavy cream: provides creamy texture
- 1 tsp (5mL) Dijon mustard: adds tang
- 1 tsp (5mL) smoked paprika: lends smoky flavor
- 0.5 tsp (2.5mL) ground cumin: adds warmth
- 0.5 tsp (2.5mL) sea salt: enhances flavors
- 0.25 tsp (1.25mL) black pepper: provides spice
- 1 Tbsp (15mL) lemon juice: brightens the sauce
- 2 Tbsp (8g) parsley, chopped: for garnish
- 0.5 lemon, zest: adds citrus aroma
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken skin-side down in hot oil for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear for 4 minutes.
- Rest Chicken: Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Create Roux: Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Build Sauce: Whisk in chicken broth, scraping the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in cream, mustard, and lemon juice.
- Simmer Chicken: Return chicken to skillet, skin-side up, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon zest.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is crucial for crispy skin. Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken thighs,skillet,garlic cream,easy dinner,comfort food,one-pan,weeknight meal