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Bone in Chicken Thigh Recipe
Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs are always a hit with the family and are a mostly hands-off dinner that is ready in less than 30 minutes! Better for you than classic fried chicken but still with delicious crispy skin and moist, tender meat that your family will love and that pairs perfectly almost any side!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 655 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6-8)
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towel. In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, and pepper, then sprinkle over the meat on both sides.
- In a cast-iron skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Place chicken thighs into the pan, skin side down and cover with a splatterguard. Cook without moving for 7-9 minutes so that the fat can render and the skin can get nice and crispy.
- Once the chicken releases from the pan and has a nicely browned crust on the skin, flip the chicken pieces over using tongs. Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the oven and roast for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F when tested with an instant read meat thermometer.
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Notes
- Because chicken thighs can vary pretty significantly in size, you may need to adjust cooking times in the oven for larger or smaller thighs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
655kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
278mg
(93%)
Sodium
800mg
(33%)
Potassium
594mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
222IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 655
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 655kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 278mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 594mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 222IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.