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Stove Top Chicken Thighs Recipe

5 (9 ratings)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
These stove top chicken thighs are quick and easy, yet insanely flavorful weeknight dish! With just 5 ingredients, this 30-minute chicken recipe couldn’t get easier and more delicious. And it’s a great dish for meal prepping as well!

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6 - 8 pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning recipe to follow Note 1
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Italian seasoning mix:

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl combine salt, black pepper, garlic and onion powder, dried oregano, basil and parsley, red pepper flakes and grated parmesan. Mix well.
  • Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towel.
  • Season the chicken with the prepared spice rub, making sure all nook and crannies is completely coated with the seasoning.
  • Heat the oil and the butter in a large wide skillet over medium high heat.
  • Arrange the chicken thighs, in a single layer, smooth side down. Leave it undisturbed for 5 minutes. This will help get a lovely color and crusty sear.
  • Tun the pieces over and let it fry on the other side, again undisturbed for another 4 minutes.
  • Once the other side get crusty and golden, lower the heat to medium and keep cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165F.
  • The smaller and thinner pieces will be done sooner, so remove them and keep cooking the bigger pieces for another 2 minutes. Make sure to check the internal temperature on the thickest side.
  • Once fully cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve hot with pasta, egg noodles or rice.

Notes

Note 1: Feel free to use store-bought Italian seasoning or make your own with the recipe provided.
Storing instructions:
  • Store the chicken thighs in the fridge for 3-4 days
  • Freeze the chicken for 2-6 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 486mgPotassium: 443mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.