Description
This Skillet Chicken Thighs recipe combines a perfect sear and oven roasting to deliver tender, juicy chicken with a crispy skin infused with aromatic herbs, garlic, and a bright hint of lemon. Enhanced by a white wine sauce, it makes an elegant yet simple meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 5 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for coating chicken)
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking and Aromatics
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil (for skillet)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, diced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (stems removed)
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth as a substitute)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425 degrees F to prepare for roasting the chicken after searing.
- Prepare Chicken: Clean and pat dry the chicken thighs thoroughly with paper towels. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season each piece evenly on both sides with Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat Skillet: Add remaining olive oil and butter to a cast iron skillet and warm over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes until hot and shimmering.
- Sear Chicken: Place chicken thighs skin-side down into the skillet. Sear until the skin turns golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side to sear all sides.
- Add Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium, add diced garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant, stirring gently around the chicken.
- Prepare for Roasting: Remove skillet from stovetop. Arrange sliced red onions and lemons evenly on top of the chicken. Pour in the white wine or chicken broth for added flavor and moisture.
- Roast Chicken: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Notes
- Blot the chicken dry before seasoning for the crispiest skin.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken thighs reach 165°F internally for safety and perfect doneness.
- For prep ahead, marinate chicken and seasonings together in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- If avoiding alcohol, substitute white wine with chicken broth without compromising flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 132mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 109mg
