Simple Skillet Cooked Chicken Thighs- Easy Recipe!
Quick, one-pan chicken thighs in a creamy maple garlic sauce—easy, juicy, and perfect for weeknight dinners the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 bunch parsley chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and chicken thighs. Toss chicken in spices until evenly coated.
- In a large skillet pan, add olive oil and chicken to the pan. Cook chicken over medium heat for 5-7 minutes each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- When chicken is cooked all the way through, remove from the pan and set aside.
- Next, add butter to the same skillet along with minced garlic, milk, chicken broth, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until mixture begins to simmer and cook down.
- Next, add the chicken back into the pan with sauce. Cook chicken in sauce for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pan and top with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 508mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1547IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
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