Juicy Stove Top Chicken Thighs

Juicy Stove Top Chicken Thighs

from diethood.com
20 min
4 servings

Perfectly golden, tender, and juicy skinless, boneless chicken thighs prepared on the stove top.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds (about 6 chicken thighs) boneless skinless chicken thighs ((you can also use chicken breasts))
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth ((you can also use wine or juice))
  • fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Season chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet, smooth side down; cook for 5 minutes or until you can easily flip over the chicken. Flip and continue to cook for 6 to 7 more minutes, or until no longer pink.

  4. 4

    Add butter and minced garlic; cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add chicken broth and stir around to scrape up all the crispy bits on the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve.