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Blackened Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter Sauce

Blackened Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter Sauce are easy, decadent, and so delicious - in one pot under 20 minutes!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 261 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter divided
  • 4-6 boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 8 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 ½ tbsp blackening seasoning
  • ½ cup cilantro diced
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken stock

Instructions

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  1. Heat heavy skillet or pan on medium high heat.
  2. Add 1/2 butter, let melt (but NOT brown)
  3. Add chicken thighs, let brown to a deep golden brown on each side, flipping after about 3 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken thighs from pan when browned on each side (not fully cooked through), set aside.
  5. Add other 1/2 butter and garlic to pan.
  6. Let garlic brown, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add cilantro, blackening seasonings, stir and heat 1 minute.
  8. Add stock, let boil and reduce slightly - about 2 minutes.
  9. Add chicken back to pan and let cook rest of the way to 165 internal temp while sauce reduces, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 157mg (52%) Sodium 1446mg (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 1446mg 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.