Description

Bobby Flay’s Chicken Thighs Recipe features perfectly seared, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with lemon and thyme, delivering a restaurant-quality meal made effortlessly in a single skillet. This dish combines crispy skin, tender meat, and a rich, flavorful sauce that’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

6 boneless chicken thighs (about 1½ pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasonings:

½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Creamy Sauce:

1 tablespoon butter
1 small shallot, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 sprigs fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅓ cup heavy cream
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure they crisp up well during cooking.
Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Rub this seasoning blend evenly all over the chicken thighs.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for about 5 minutes until the skin turns golden and crisp. Flip thighs and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Make the Sauce: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then add minced shallots and garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Build Sauce Flavor: Add chicken broth, lemon juice, fresh thyme sprigs, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Reduce heat to low to let flavors meld.
Finish the Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes until it thickens to a rich, creamy consistency. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and let everything warm together.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top and serve the chicken hot with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

Drying the chicken well before cooking is essential for achieving perfectly crispy skin.
This creamy sauce pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every bit of flavor.
You can substitute bone-in chicken thighs but increase the cooking time to ensure they are fully cooked.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Bobby Flay, chicken thighs, creamy garlic sauce, skillet recipe, crispy chicken, weeknight dinner, easy chicken recipe