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Bobby Flay’s Chicken Thighs

Bobby Flay’s Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Bliss

Bobby Flay’s Chicken Thighs promise gourmet flair and comfort in a quick, one-pan dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs boneless or bone-in
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for a twist
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or margarine
  • 1 medium Shallot finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh or bottled
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Start by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and let them rest on a cutting board.
  2. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper; rub over chicken.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken skin-side down, and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Flip the thighs and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove them.
  5. In the skillet, melt butter, sauté shallot and garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and thyme, simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Add red pepper flakes, then stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes, returning the chicken to coat.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is dry for crispy skin and check temperature for safety. Adjust sauce simmering heat to avoid curdling.

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