Garlic Onion Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs
Garlic Onion Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken Thighs
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Pan-Searing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with the spice mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs in the hot skillet. Sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until deeply golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Reduce heat to medium. Add the thinly sliced yellow onion to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan vigorously with a wooden spoon to deglaze and incorporate all the flavorful browned bits. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the onion and broth mixture. Spoon some of the pan sauce over the chicken. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to warm through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Remove the skillet from the heat. Let the chicken rest in the pan for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
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Garlic Onion Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken Thighs
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Pan-Searing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with the spice mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs in the hot skillet. Sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until deeply golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Reduce heat to medium. Add the thinly sliced yellow onion to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan vigorously with a wooden spoon to deglaze and incorporate all the flavorful browned bits. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the onion and broth mixture. Spoon some of the pan sauce over the chicken. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to warm through.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Remove the skillet from the heat. Let the chicken rest in the pan for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min