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Pan Seared Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs
Learn how to make stovetop pan seared chicken thighs that are crispy and golden on the outside, and tender & juicy on the inside. Serve with a side of rice, veggies, or a salad for a complete 30-minute flavor-packed meal!
Servings: 6 thighs
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5-6 chicken thighs Bone in, skin on
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, italian seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Whisk the spices in a small bowl and season both sides of the chicken with the spice mix.
- Heat oil in a large heavy-duty cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs, skin-side down for 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and cook and let chicken cook, undisturbed for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the skin side.
- Flip and cook on the other side for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170F.
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Notes
- To bake in the oven, after searing for 5 minutes, transfer to a 425F preheated oven and bake uncovered an additional 15 minutes skin side down then flip and bake another 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1thigh
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
0.3g
(0%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
460mg
(19%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.02g
(0%)
Vitamin A
156IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.002mg
(0%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1thigh | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.