Cooking Chicken Thighs On Stove

published: Sep 17, 2018 updated: May 5, 2021

Juicy Stove Top Chicken Thighs - Perfectly golden, tender, and juicy skinless and boneless chicken thighs prepared on the stove top. These delicious pan seared chicken thighs make for a wonderful meal that's surprisingly easy, and the pan sauce is amazing!

Perfectly golden, tender, and juicy skinless, boneless chicken thighs prepared on the stove top. These delicious pan seared chicken thighs make for a wonderful meal that's surprisingly easy, and the pan sauce is amazing!

THE BEST STOVE TOP CHICKEN THIGHS

Quick enough for a Thursday night dinner, or even a dinner party, this Stove Top Chicken Thighs recipe is all about the technique. Cooked in olive oil and finished off with butter, garlic and chicken broth results in crispy, yet tender and finger-licking good chicken thighs.

Did I mention that this recipe is budget friendly, keto friendly, and paleo friendly, too? 'Cause IT IS! I cook with our waistlines in mind.

Pan seared chicken, whether it's chicken breasts or chicken thighs, most often come out dry and tasteless. However, this stove top chicken thighs recipe is about to change all of that. If you're looking for an oven recipe, hop on over here and see these deliciously marinated Oven Baked Chicken Thighs.

HOW TO MAKE JUICY CHICKEN THIGHS ON THE STOVE TOP

Similar to my Garlic Sauce Chicken Thighs, sans bones and skin, this recipe starts with a wide, deep 12-inch skillet and well heated olive oil.
In the meantime, we will season our chicken thighs with a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Add chicken thighs, smooth side down, to the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes, or until you can easily flip it over.
Flip and cook for 6 more minutes; add butter and garlic to the pan and cook for a minute before adding chicken broth to scrape up all the delicious bits on the bottom of the pan. This will also create the sauce to go with the chicken thighs.

COOK'S NOTES FOR STOVE TOP CHICKEN THIGHS

Use a large skillet that comfortably fits 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Cook the chicken thighs over medium-high heat.
DO NOT move the chicken thighs around; let cook for 5 minutes or until you can easily flip them over.
After adding in the butter and garlic, a splash of chicken broth will help with scraping up all the bits on the bottom of the pan. If you want, you can also use your favorite white wine or apple juice.
If chicken breasts are all you've got, get my recipe for Juicy Stove Top Chicken Breasts.

HOW TO STORE COOKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Refrigerate chicken thighs within two hours of cooking. Make sure that they are completely cooled.
Store chicken in airtight containers, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

HOW TO FREEZE COOKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Transfer completely cooled chicken thighs to an airtight container OR freezer bags.
Label the bag or container with name and date, and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

WHAT SIDE DISHES GO WITH CHICKEN THIGHS

Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice (pictured)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
Creamy Basil Avocado Pasta
Garlic Butter Asparagus Pasta

MORE CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPES

Honey Sriracha Chicken Recipe with Cauliflower Rice
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Brown Sugar Glaze
Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice
Saucy Skillet Chicken with Lemons and Olives

TOOLS USED IN THIS RECIPE

Juicy Stove Top Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Perfectly golden, tender, and juicy skinless, boneless chicken thighs prepared on the stove top.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 serves

Calories: 283

Ingredients

▢ 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 1.5 pounds (about 6 chicken thighs) boneless skinless chicken thighs (you can also use chicken breasts)
▢ 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
▢ salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
▢ 1 tablespoon butter
▢ 2 cloves garlic, minced
▢ 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth (you can also use wine or juice)
▢ fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Season chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet, smooth side down; cook for 5 minutes or until you can easily flip over the chicken. Flip and continue to cook for 6 to 7 more minutes, or until no longer pink.
Add butter and minced garlic; cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add chicken broth and stir around to scrape up all the crispy bits on the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve.

Notes

COOK'S NOTES FOR STOVE TOP CHICKEN THIGHS

Use a large skillet that comfortably fits 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Cook the chicken thighs over medium-high heat.
DO NOT move the chicken thighs around; let cook for 5 minutes or until you can easily flip them over.
After adding in the butter and garlic, a splash of chicken broth will help with scraping up all the bits on the bottom of the pan. If you want, you can also use your favorite white wine or apple juice.
Additionally, you can use chicken breasts in place of the chicken thighs.

WW FREESTYLE SMART POINTS: 6

Nutrition Facts

Juicy Stove Top Chicken Thighs

Amount Per Serving (4 ounces)

Calories 283 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 169mg 56%

Sodium 190mg 8%

Potassium 442mg 13%

Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Fiber 0g 0%

Sugar 0g 0%

Protein 33g 66%

Vitamin A 200IU 4%

Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%

Calcium 18mg 2%

Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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