Best-Seared Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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Juicy chicken thighs with a golden crust, infused with garlic and Parmesan, ready in under 30 minutes for a weeknight dinner that’s simply the best. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup, finely grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1 pound chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 8 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and cook for 5 more minutes, then remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, top with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, then cook for 2 minutes until the cheese melts and coats the chicken, turning to ensure even coverage.