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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
Sear bone in chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet and finish them in the oven
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 335 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-6 bone in chicken thighs ~2 lbs
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Mix salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Season chicken thighs liberally on top and bottom with the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in seasoned cast iron skillet on the stovetop over medium high heat. When the skillet is very hot, place the chicken thighs in the skillet skin side down. Sear for 3 minutes, flip and cook another 3 minutes.
- Place the cast iron skillet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes with skin side facing up. Check for an internal temperature of 165F with an instant read thermometer to ensure doneness.
- If desired, cook under the broiler for a couple minutes to make sure the skin is extra crispy. Allow to rest on a plate or cutting board for 5 minutes before eating.
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Notes
- Once cooked, allow to cool completely and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Change up the dry seasoning mixture to fit your preferences. Add a little brown sugar for touch of sweetness and caramelization. Add some cayenne pepper powder for spice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
1275mg
(53%)
Potassium
307mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.02g
(0%)
Vitamin A
113IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1275mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.