Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Fresh Herb Pan Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs finished with a fragrant herb pan sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper 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 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp shallots, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7-8 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp.
Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and cook an additional 6-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F; then transfer to a warm plate.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp minced shallots to the skillet, sautéing for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, cooking for 1 minute to release their aroma.
Step 6: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits, simmering for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
Step 7: Remove from heat and whisk in 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp lemon juice until the sauce is glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 8: Return chicken thighs to the pan for 1 minute to warm through and spoon sauce over before serving.