Sautéed Garlic and Thyme Chicken Thighs with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

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Juicy chicken thighs cooked in a skillet with fragrant garlic and fresh thyme, topped with sweet caramelized onions for a comforting meal. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 French cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces, skin on bone-in chicken thighs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
4 minced garlic cloves
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 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 cook for 7 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook an additional 6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Add 2 medium thinly sliced yellow onions and cook slowly for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and caramelized.
Step 4: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 4 fresh thyme sprigs, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
Step 5: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning onions and sauce over them. Simmer for 3 minutes to meld flavors, then serve immediately.