Description

This skillet chicken thighs recipe delivers a crispy, flavorful dish with perfectly seared skin and juicy meat. The chicken is seasoned with Italian herbs and spices, then browned in a cast iron skillet before finishing in the oven with fresh garlic, rosemary, thyme, red onion, lemon slices, and white wine. It’s a simple yet elegant dinner that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

5 bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsps olive oil (for seasoning)
2 tbsps Italian seasoning
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

For Cooking

2-3 tbsps olive oil (for cooking)
2 tbsps butter
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 tsp fresh rosemary, diced
2 tsp fresh thyme, stems removed
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 lemon, sliced thinly
1 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth as substitute)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F to get it ready for roasting the chicken after searing.
Prepare Chicken: Clean the chicken thighs and pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and evenly coat both sides with Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat Skillet: Place a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat and add the remaining 1-2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter. Allow the skillet to heat for 3-5 minutes until hot.
Sear Chicken: Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet. Sear until the skin is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and sear the other side. Ensure all sides are browned.
Add Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium and add diced garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, stirring gently around the chicken.
Prepare for Roasting: Remove skillet from heat and layer the sliced red onion and lemon slices on top of the chicken. Pour the white wine around the chicken in the skillet.
Roast Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and is cooked through.
Serve: Carefully remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve with the flavorful pan juices and toppings.

Notes

For crispiest skin, make sure to blot chicken dry before seasoning.
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness; chicken thighs should read 165°F internally.
Marinate the chicken overnight by combining thighs and seasonings in an airtight container or ziplock bag and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
If avoiding alcohol, substitute white wine with chicken broth without affecting flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce and toppings
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 132mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 109mg