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Golden brown chicken thighs with crispy skin in a cast iron skillet on marble counter

Pan Seared Chicken Thighs

This chicken thigh pan recipe delivers juicy meat with a golden sear in one skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Avocado oil

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub all over with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8 to 10 minutes without moving until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for 8 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C at the thickest part.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a wire rack and rest for 5 minutes before serving.