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Bobby Flay's Chicken Thighs

A delicious and satisfying dish made with tender chicken thighs, flavorful spices, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces boneless chicken thighs (about 1½ pounds) Pat dry for crispy skin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder For seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika For seasoning
  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper For seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter For cooking
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced For flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced For flavor
  • ½ cup chicken broth For the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice For acidity
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme For flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes For heat
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream For richness
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help them crisp up.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Flip the chicken and cook for another 8–10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced shallots and garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme sprigs, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low.
  6. Add the heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with a side of rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce. Fresh green salad or steamed vegetables make a nice addition.