Description
Garlic Chicken Thighs will become your new weeknight dinner hero, packed with bold flavors and simple preparation that makes cooking a breeze. Crispy, tender chicken gets perfectly seasoned with garlic and herbs, guaranteeing a delicious meal your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Liquid Components:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry 8 chicken thighs with paper towels, then generously season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Finely mince 8 garlic cloves and prepare fresh herbs by stripping thyme leaves and keeping rosemary whole.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F.
- Sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, ensuring each piece gets a crispy exterior.
- Transfer seared chicken to a separate plate, keeping the delicious browned bits in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth and ¼ cup white wine into the skillet, scraping up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Add fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs to the liquid, creating an aromatic sauce.
- Gently place chicken thighs back into the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a serving platter.
- Increase heat to medium and reduce sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove rosemary sprig from the sauce.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, creating a rich, tangy finish.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper.
- Spoon sauce generously over chicken thighs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serve immediately with optional fresh parsley garnish and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Always pat chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in the juices.
- Work in batches when searing chicken to prevent overcrowding, which can cause steaming instead of proper browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 165F, guaranteeing perfectly cooked chicken without drying it out.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with olive oil or your favorite plant-based butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg