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Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Crispy Skin Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy recipe featuring crispy skin chicken thighs in a luscious garlic cream sauce, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (36% fat recommended)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Wait until the oil shimmers but is not smoking.
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Do not move them for about 7 minutes to allow the skin to crisp and turn deep golden brown.
  4. Flip the chicken and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, keeping the skillet on the heat.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Let it melt and foam.
  7. Add minced garlic and thyme leaves, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not browned.
  8. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  9. Add lemon juice and Parmesan cheese if using, stirring until melted and smooth.
  10. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side up. Spoon some sauce over the flesh side but keep the skin exposed to stay crisp.
  11. Simmer gently for 5 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  12. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
  13. Optional: If the skin is not crispy enough after simmering, place the pan under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.

Notes

Pat chicken skin completely dry before cooking to ensure crispiness. Use medium-high heat for searing and avoid moving chicken too soon. Add cream after searing to keep skin crisp. If skin softens after simmering, broil briefly to re-crisp.

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