These Juicy and tender boneless skinless garlic chicken thighs only require 6 ingredients, one pan and 15 minutes. It is quick, easy and uses the best chicken marinade that is not only perfect for chicken thighs put all chicken cuts.
Perfect weeknight dinner you can make when time is of the essence, be sure the whole family would love this. Serve these garlic chicken thighs with rice, roast potatoes, oven chips, salad, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli everything anything.
Why This Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe Works
- It is quick, easy and yet full of flavour, more importantly, you don’t have to worry about the chicken drying out or overcooking it, unlike chicken breast.
- You only need 3 ingredients for the chicken itself and still achieve crispy, delicious and juicy chicken
- The pan sauce is out of the world delicious and makes a good gravy or on its own.
Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe
Whilst writing today's post, there was a cooking program on the TV and one of the presenters said, the most popular meat consumed in the UK is chicken. Boy, what is the lie? Apart from rice, the next meal you would catch me dead with is chicken.
I love eating chicken in any form but I have my reservations for chicken breast. The first thing I reach out for when buying poultry is thighs then wings. Chicken thighs are affordable especially bone-in and skin-on. They cook fast and it’s one of the most flavourful parts of a chicken
One of my saving tips is buying bone-in chicken thighs and removing the skin and bone myself, it is a bit of extra work, but I save myself £2 and a better chance for big-size thighs. Do you have any kitchen saving tips, leave me a comment and we can all learn?
Related recipe to this post: cilantro lime chicken and garlic mushroom chicken thighs
Simple Chicken Marinade (Dry Rub)
This chicken thigh recipe calls for the best marinade ever. This is my go-to and foolproof marinade, I use this marinade when I am running out of time and I need to put food on the table. Also, I know my family can’t refuse this or eat grudgingly, we all love chicken.
The marinade ingredients you already have in your pantry, salt, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. That is all you need to make this juicy and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Smoked paprika
Ground black pepper
Butter
Olive oil
Fresh garlic cloves crushed
Chicken stock: substitute with white wine
Salt
How to Make Garlic Chicken Thighs
Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with a kitchen towel, trim off excess or visible fat and set aside. Let chicken thighs be at room temperature before cooking, this allows even cooking.
Add paprika, salt and black better to a small bowl and mix to combine. Add the chicken marinade to the chicken thighs and mix to combine.
Place a pan on medium heat, add olive oil and butter and heat until melted. Add crushed garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until it releases the fragrance and looks soft.
Add the chicken thighs to the hot garlic oil and sear on each side for about 4 minutes each. Add the chicken stock and move round to deglaze the pan if need be. Flip the chicken thighs once so all sides are covered with the pan sauce. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes or so or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165F/73C when checked with a meat thermometer.
Take it off the heat garnish with chopped parsley, and lemon, and serve immediately with other sides of choice and a lemon wedge.
What to Serve It With
Roasted or steamed veggies. Check this instant pot steamed carrot and broccoli recipe
How to store
Fridge: leftover garlic chicken can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
To reheat: simply reheat in a microwave, oven, or air fryer until warm enough to your liking.
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Garlic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves crushed
- ⅓ cup low sodium chicken stock substitute with white wine
- 1 teaspoon salt or use according to preference
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with a kitchen towel, trim off excess or visible fat and set aside. Let chicken thighs be at room temperature before cooking, this allows even cooking.
- Add paprika, salt, and black better to a small bowl and mix to combine. Add the chicken marinade (dry rub) to the chicken thighs and mix to combine.
- Place a pan on medium heat, add olive oil and butter and heat until melted. Add crushed garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until it releases fragrance and looks soft.
- Add the chicken thighs to the hot garlic oil and sear on each side for about 4 minutes each. Add the chicken stock and move Around to deglaze the pan if need be. Flip the chicken thighs once so all sides are covered with the pan sauce. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes or until fully cooked and the internal temperature register 165F/73C. Take it off the heat garnish IT with chopped parsley, lemon slices and serve immediately
Notes
To Bake Chicken Thighs in The Oven
preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F and bake for about 30 minutes. Test with a meat thermometer if unsure chicken is done. the internal temperature should read 165F/73C. Alternatively, cut the thickest part of the chicken into 2 and the inside should be white and water runs clear.Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
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Ro says
Amazing. I make this weekly.
Ajoke says
Yay! I am so glad you love this recipe. Thank you so much for the feedback.
Ben says
Very delicious. Was super easy to make and took no time at all. Thanks for the recipe!!
Patricia says
This was a great recipe. The only thing I did differently was I air fryed my chicken first.
My husband loved it. We will definitely make it again.
Thank you.
Ajoke says
Thanks for the air fryer tip Patricia, I am glad you and your hubby enjoyed it.
Hannah Neilson says
This is amazing!! will be making this at least once a week
Ajoke says
I am so glad to hear that, Hannah, thank you so much