Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Red Pepper Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection and served with a vibrant, aromatic garlic and red pepper sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7-8 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 large diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until garlic is fragrant and peppers soften.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook for 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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