Pan-Roasted Chicken With Mint Sauce
This delicious Pan-Roasted Chicken With Mint Sauce recipe features succulent chicken thighs seasoned and served with a flavorful sauce.
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.33 cup heavy cream
- freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Thighs
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs, covering both sides.
Cook the Chicken Thighs
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Place chicken thighs skin side down in the hot skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Prepare the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add butter, minced shallot, and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme sprigs, and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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