Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Forest Lake Herb Jus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-08 · Updated 2026-07-08

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs enhanced with a fragrant herb jus inspired by the cozy flavors of Forest Lake dining. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 small, finely chopped shallots
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes without moving, until the skin is deep golden brown and crisp. Flip and cook for an additional 6 minutes until cooked through.
Step 3: Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate. Lower heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 finely chopped shallots, and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Step 4: Stir in 3 sprigs fresh thyme and 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, then pour in 1 cup chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces by half and thickens slightly.
Step 5: Remove herb sprigs, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, then return chicken to the skillet, spooning the jus over the thighs. Cook for 2 more minutes to meld flavors before serving.