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Crispy Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Recipe with Easy Herb Pan Sauce

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This recipe delivers crispy boneless skinless chicken thighs with a flavorful herb pan sauce, perfect for quick and satisfying weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free flour)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons mixed fresh chopped parsley, thyme, and rosemary
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat the boneless skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the flour in a shallow dish and dredge each thigh, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When the oil shimmers and starts to smoke (about 2-3 minutes), it’s ready.
  4. Lay the chicken thighs in the pan without crowding. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
  6. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  7. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the pan bottom. Stir in fresh herbs and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Spoon the herb pan sauce over the crispy chicken thighs and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed. Let chicken rest on a wire rack to keep crust crispy. For thicker sauce, add cornstarch slurry. Oven finish option: after searing, bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.

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Keywords: crispy chicken thighs, boneless skinless chicken, herb pan sauce, quick chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, easy chicken thighs

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