Juicy Stovetop Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Perfectly golden, tender, and juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs recipe prepared on the stove top.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: boneless skinless chicken thighs recipe, chicken thighs recipe, stove top chicken

Servings: serves

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.

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 a 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 from the bottom of the pan.
You can use chicken breasts in place of chicken thighs.