Sautéed Chicken Thighs with Thyme and Garlic

Name: Sautéed Chicken Thighs with Thyme and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 (bone-in, skin-on, 6 oz total) chicken thighs; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Juicy bone-in chicken thighs seared with garlic and thyme, creating a savory, aromatic dish perfect with crusty bread.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 (bone-in, skin-on, 6 oz total) chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, 6 oz total) dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Place chicken skin-side down in hot oil without overcrowding, and cook for 8-10 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Flip thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme to skillet, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 6: Remove chicken, let rest 5 minutes, and serve with pan sauce.