Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Thyme and Shallots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-roasted with fresh thyme and caramelized shallots for a rustic dish full of deep, authentic flavor. This French chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, fresh thyme sprigs, and shallots, thinly sliced 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 fresh thyme sprigs
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 thinly sliced shallots, and 4 sprigs of fresh thyme to the skillet. Sauté shallots and baste chicken with melted butter for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and juices run clear.
Step 5: Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then serve with the pan juices and softened shallots spooned over the top.