Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Cumin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared with garlic and earthy cumin, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a bright Spanish-inspired entrée. This Spanish-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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: 15 min Serves 3 Spanish cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lemon, quartered lemon wedges
2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp ground cumin. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and sear without moving for 7-8 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip thighs and add 5 minced garlic cloves to the pan, cooking for another 6-7 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 3: Remove from heat and squeeze juice from 1 lemon quarter over the chicken. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.