Skillet Chicken Thighs
This one-pan Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs Recipe whips up in under 30 minutes! Juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin cooked roasted with white wine and garlic to bring all of that delicious, finger licking flavor. This dish is ideal for an easy weeknight meal, date night, or just when you're looking for a delicious meal.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 5 bone-in chicken thighs
- 4 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cloves garlic (diced)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (diced)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (stems removed)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- 1 lemon (sliced thinly)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Clean chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Drizzle the chicken with 2 tbsp of olive oil and season chicken with Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken on both sides, ensuring all of the chicken seasoned.
- Add remaining 1-2 tbsps of olive oil and 2 tbsps of butter into a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the skillet to warm for about 3-5 minutes. Place chicken thighs skin side down onto a cast-iron skillet and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Turn over and repeat. Once the chicken is seared on all sides, lower the heat to medium and add in the garlic cloves and fresh herbs and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and place sliced red onion and lemons on top and pour in the white wine. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Notes
Quick Tips
- Blot the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to get the crispiest skin!
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. This can be helpful if you're not sure if the chicken is done and can prevent overcooking too. The internal temperature for chicken thighs should be 165 degrees F when they're done.
- To prep this dish the night before, combine the chicken thighs and seasonings in an airtight container or ziploc bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours prior to cook and cook as instructed in the recipe card.
- If you do not drink alcohol, you can substitute the white wine for chicken broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg