Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs Recipe

Published Dec 26, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: TheCooknShare via YouTube

Weeknight mealtime is my favorite part of the day because the dishes served during dinner are often the most delicious ones. My entire family also looks forward to dinnertime, not just me, which is why I also make sure to always choose and cook the perfect recipe.

This skillet chicken thighs by TheCooknShare on YouTube is one of my go-to dishes. It’s very easy to make and it’s ready in as fast as 30 minutes. I’m sure you’d receive lots of compliments when you serve this to the table and you might not even have leftovers once dinner is over.

Ingredients for Skillet Chicken Thighs:

5 medium chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1 tsp of onion powder
1 tsp of garlic powder
1 tsp of paprika
1 tsp of salt
2 tsp of ground black pepper
2 tbsp of unsalted butter
1 tbsp of oil, for frying
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup of chicken stock
½ tbsp of fresh lemon juice
½ tsp of hot pepper flakes
⅓ cup of heavy cream
2 tbsp of fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
2 medium sprigs of fresh thyme

How to Make Skillet Chicken Thighs:

Ingredients for Skillet Chicken Thighs — Image Credit: TheCooknShare via YouTube

Step 1

Add the chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then mix them until well-coated. Place a pan on a stove over medium-high heat, then heat the oil, and fry the seasoned chicken until cooked through and no longer pink.

Step 2

Set the cooked chicken aside on a plate, then add the butter to the same pan, let it melt, and add the onion and garlic. Saute them for a couple of minutes until fragrant and translucent, then add the chicken stock, lemon juice, hot pepper flakes, and thyme, and stir them again until well combined.

Step 3

Pour in the heavy cream while stirring consistently, then put the chicken back into the pan, and lower the heat. Spoon some of the sauce and baste the chicken, then let it simmer for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve and enjoy!