Description
These easy chicken thighs are coated in a creamy garlic sauce for a comforting and flavorful meal. Crispy skin and tender chicken make this recipe a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (≈1.2 kg / 2.6 lb): Bone-in, skin-on for flavor and moisture.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil: For searing the chicken.
- 1 large onion, diced (≈150 g / 5 oz): Forms the aromatic base.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (≈12 g / 0.4 oz): Essential for the creamy garlic flavor.
- 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika: Adds smoky depth.
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) ground cumin: Introduces warm, earthy notes.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) harissa paste (optional): For a touch of heat.
- 250 ml (1 cup) low-sodium vegetable broth: Deglazes the pan and adds flavor.
- 200 ml (⅞ cup) heavy cream: Creates a rich and creamy sauce.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice: Brightens the sauce.
- Salt and pepper to taste: For seasoning.
- 2 tbsp (30 g) parsley, chopped: For garnish.
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Sear Chicken: Sear skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until crispy, then flip and sear for 3-4 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Deglaze Pan: Add harissa (if using) and broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Simmer in Sauce: Return chicken to pan, add cream and lemon juice, simmer covered for 15-18 minutes.
- Finish & Glaze: Uncover, cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce is glossy.
- Serve & Garnish: Serve with sauce and parsley.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, ensure the chicken is completely dry before seasoning and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg