5 from 9 votes
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
Easy and delicious chicken thighs cook in a cast iron pan on the stove in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
pieces
Calories:
329 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- parsley for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet set over medium heat.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Season chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Add seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side down. Sear undisturbed for 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken thighs, until the juices run clear.
- Add the butter and garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Turn up the heat to medium-high and pour in the broth, scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Bring the liquid to a simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until it reduces by about half and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165º Fahrenheit.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the chicken garnished with fresh parsley.
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Notes
- STORAGE: Store leftover chicken thighs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat your oven to 325°F. Add the chicken to an oven safe dish and cover with foil. Cook until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat the chicken thighs in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
355mg
(15%)
Potassium
258mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
369IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 369IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.