Sear-Charred Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary

Name: Sear-Charred Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on (about 1.5 pounds) chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped rosemary; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs with aromatic garlic and rosemary, offering a satisfying protein-rich meal that supports steady energy.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on (about 1.5 pounds) chicken thighs
2 tablespoons avocado oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh, chopped rosemary
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes, until skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken thighs, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary to the skillet, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), turning occasionally.