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October 22, 2019 By Ajoke

Stove Top Chicken Thighs Recipe

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These juicy and tender crispy stove top chicken thighs is a perfect main dish. It is delicious, quick, easy and with a cooking time of about 30 minutes including prep. This stovetop chicken thighs recipe is simple to make, pan seared to perfection and a great one pan meal that the whole family would love.

stove top chicken thighs in an iron skillet.

Pan seared chicken thighs

This budget-friendly pan seared chicken thighs recipe is perfect for all occasions, a perfect chicken dinner that is a family favourite. I make chicken at least twice a week and this stovetop chicken thighs often finds its way on the menu. For a good reason, if you ask me, it is simply the best and it requires a few ingredients and yet full of flavour.

pan seared chicken thighs in an iron skillet.

The simple process of pan searing chicken thighs that delivers juicy and crispy chicken. This cooking method is very similar to my honey garlic salmon, only that it cooks faster than the chicken. You can have your cake and eat it at the same time. Chicken thighs and sauce in one pan

You may be wondering if it is safe to cook chicken thighs over stove top, the answer is yes. In fact, you can cook boneless chicken thighs on the stove top in less than 15 minutes as I did with this chicken for a wrap

stove top chicken thighs.

Why We Love This Stovetop Chicken Thighs Recipe

You can use any type of chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, boneless, bone-in.

It is quick and simple to make and I absolutely love anything 30 minutes one pan skillet recipe

This pan seared chicken thighs is great for weekly meal plans.

You only need 4 ingredients to make it and they are ingredients you already have in your panty

It is inexpensive and budget-friendly. A perfect low carb meal that can double as keto recipe if you into that vibes.

Ingredients

Chicken thighs

Chicken broth substitute with cooking wine or water

Smoked Paprika

Salt and pepper

Onion powder substitute with garlic powder

Olive oil: substitute with any flavourless oil or butter

ingredients.

How to make the best stove top chicken thighs recipe

Here is a quick overview of how to cook chicken thighs in a pan over the stovetop. Season chicken and pan fry in an iron skillet (or large cast iron skillet). Sounds so easy right? Ok, let’s get to it.

Prepare the chicken thighs, remove any visible unwanted fats and hanging skin. If you are using boneless skinless chicken thighs, then you may not need to do much.

Season both sides of chicken with the spices generously.

Place a large iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add oil until hot. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and pan sear for 3 minutes untouched until skin is nice, golden, crispy and no longer sticking to the pan. Flip chicken to the other side and pan fry for another 3 minutes.

Add chicken broth to the chicken, move around in other to deglaze the skillet. This would make some delicious pan sauce.  Because I have used chicken thighs with bone-in for this recipe, it would take longer to cook than boneless chicken thighs. After adding the chicken broth, cover the skillet with a lid (this is optional) and continue to cook chicken over medium heat for 10 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked.

step by step pictorial guide how to make stove top chicken thighs

How to Serve Pan Seared Chicken Thighs and Pan Sauce

Serve it alongside some creamy mashed potatoes, rice, steamed vegetables, French fries, salad etc the list is endless. The pan sauce makes a great gravy, you can either add it straight from the pan or add water or broth with cornflour to make delicious gravy. My pan sauce was served over garlic mashed potatoes, ‘Twas so good.

stove top chicken thighs served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes, gravy and mixed veg.

How to Store Cooked Chicken Thighs

Let any leftover cooked chicken thighs cool completely, store in an airtight container or wrapped in a foil then keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Chicken can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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5 from 2 votes

Stove Top Chicken Thighs

These juicy and tender crispy stove top chicken thighs is a perfect main dish. It is delicious, quick, easy and with a cooking time of about 30 minutes including prep. This stove top chicken thighs recipe is simple to make, pan seared to perfection and a great one pan meal that the whole family would love.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: pan seared chicken thighs, stove top chicken thighs, stovetop chicken thighs
Servings: 4
Author: Ajoke
Cost: £3

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 5 chicken thighs about 700g
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder substitute with garlic powder or use both
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil substitutes with any flavourless oil or butter
  • Parsley chopped to garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken thighs, remove any visible unwanted fats and hanging skin. If you are using boneless skinless chicken thighs, then you may not need to do much.
  • Season both sides of chicken with the spices generously.
  • Place a large iron skillet over medium high heat, then add oil until hot. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and pan sear for 3 minutes untouched until skin is nice, golden, crispy and no longer sticking to the pan. Flip chicken to the other side and pan fry for another 3 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth to the chicken, move around in other to deglaze the skillet. This would make some delicious pan sauce. After adding the chicken broth, cover the skillet with a lid (this is optional) and continue to cook chicken over medium heat for 10 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked. Take it off the heat and serve with other side of choice.

Notes

If using skinless boneless chicken thighs, reduce the cooking time by 4 minutes. 
Let any leftover cooked chicken thighs cool completely, store in an airtight container or wrapped in a foil then keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Chicken can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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  1. Kemi says

    October 24, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    5 stars
    Looks Juicy. Will be trying this soon.

    Reply
    • Ajoke says

      October 28, 2019 at 6:42 pm

      Thank you.

      Reply
  2. Jillian says

    October 28, 2019 at 7:55 am

    5 stars
    I love love this recipe. It was a winner as the whole family loved it, I used skinless boneless chicken thighs and it was ready under 15 minutes. This is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing

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    • Ajoke says

      October 28, 2019 at 6:47 pm

      I am so glad you and your family loved it Jillian thank you, for your feedback

      Reply

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