Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken thighs seared to perfection in a cast iron skillet, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken thighs over carefully and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry for a crispy skin and avoid overcrowding the skillet for optimal searing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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