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Pan Seared Chicken Thighs

Pan seared chicken thighs are an excellent method of preparing juicy, tender chicken in a skillet. They can be ready in 15 minutes and are easily adaptable!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together onion powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the seasoning mix.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and carefully place the chicken thighs, presentation-side down into the hot pan, making sure not to overcrowd them.
  • Cook the chicken thighs for 7 minutes without touching until they develop a golden brown crust. Flip the chicken to the other side and continue to cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F, 8-10 more minutes.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low, add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until garlic is golden and fragrant. Pour chicken broth to deglaze the bottom and sides of the pan with the crispy browned bits until they’re no longer sticking to the pan.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving. Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days. You can reheat them in a frying pan, microwave oven or the barbecue.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg

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