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Bobby Flay's Delicious Chicken Thigh

Bobby Flay's Delicious Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Twist

Experience Bobby Flay's Delicious Chicken Thighs, a quick and flavorful one-skillet meal perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for depth
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter to enrich the sauce
  • 1 medium Shallot (minced) for sweetness
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) elevates garlic flavor
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth for sauce base
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice to brighten sauce
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme for flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes for heat adjustment
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for creamy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (for garnish) for finishing touch

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken thighs skin-side down for about 7-8 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 10-12 minutes until they reach 165°F.
  3. Remove chicken and tent with foil. In the same skillet, melt butter, add shallot and garlic, sauté for 1 minute, then add chicken broth and lemon juice.
  4. Stir in thyme and red pepper flakes, then add heavy cream and simmer for 5-6 minutes to thicken.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes if desired. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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