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Juicy Stove Top Chicken Thighs - Perfectly golden, tender, and juicy skinless and boneless chicken thighs prepared on the stove top. These delicious pan seared chicken thighs make for a wonderful meal that’s surprisingly easy, and the pan sauce is amazing!

Juicy Stovetop Chicken Thighs

Katerina | Diethood
Perfectly golden, tender, and juicy skinless, boneless chicken thighs prepared on the stove top.
Servings : 4 serves
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds (about 6 chicken thighs) boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth, (you can also use wine or juice)
  • fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Season chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet, smooth side down; cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until you can easily flip over the chicken. Flip and cook for 6 to 7 more minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Add butter and minced garlic; cook for about 20 to 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth and stir around to scrape up all the crispy bits on the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.

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Notes

  • Use a large skillet that fits 4 to 6 boneless chicken thighs.
  • DO NOT move the chicken thighs around; let them cook for 5 minutes or until you can easily flip them over.
  • Both boneless and bone-in chicken thighs can be used; however, note that bone-in thighs will take longer to cook as the bones add mass. Use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer to check for doneness - chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature registers at 165˚F. 
  • After adding in the butter and garlic, a splash of chicken broth will help to scrape up all the bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • You can use chicken breasts in place of chicken thighs.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 ounces | Calories: 299 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 34 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Cholesterol: 169 mg | Sodium: 188 mg | Potassium: 461 mg | Fiber: 0.2 g | Sugar: 0.1 g | Vitamin A: 203 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 22 mg | Iron: 2 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken dinner recipe, chicken thighs recipe, stove top chicken