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four pan fried chicken thighs in a skillet.

Pan Seared Boneless Chicken Thighs

Ajoke
This is about to be the best pan seared boneless chicken recipe you will ever find on the internet. Simple, flavorful, and family-approved! Boneless chicken thighs seasoned with Cajun seasoning, pan-fried to perfection. It's a regular favorite at mine! It will take you about 15 minutes to cook boneless chicken thighs on the stove. If you want gravy, then that will take an additional 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, British
Servings 4
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning or as needed
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken thigh dry with a kitchen paper towel
  • Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt, black pepper and cajun seasoning. Using your fingers, rub the seasoning into the chicken so that it adheres properly
  • Place a frying pan or skillet on medium high heat. Add olive oil and heat util hot and shimmering but not burnt or smoking.
  • Carefully add seasoned chicken to the hot pan (smooth side down). Do not touch or move the chicken around for 3-5 minutes. Place a lid on the pan and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and flip the chicken. Use the back of a spatula to press down the chicken thighs. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Place the lid back on the pan and cook for 2 minutes or just until the chicken is cooked through. Serve and enjoy!
  • You will know the boneless chicken thigh is fully cooked when the internal temperature registers 165F/74C or when it is white and opaque when you cut through it.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 19gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

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