Crispy Cozy Skillet Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms
A quick and easy skillet recipe featuring crispy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs paired with savory mushrooms, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 8 oz fresh cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- A few sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
- Optional: 1 shallot, finely chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When hot and shimmering, place chicken thighs skin-side down without moving them.
- Cook skin-side down for 7-9 minutes until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter, minced garlic, and thyme sprigs around the chicken. Spoon melted butter and garlic over the chicken to infuse flavor.
- Push chicken to one side of the skillet. Add mushrooms and shallots to the empty space and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth or white wine and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- If skillet is oven-safe, transfer to a preheated oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes to finish cooking. Alternatively, cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is essential for crispy skin. Avoid moving the chicken while cooking skin-side down to develop a golden crust. If mushrooms release too much liquid, increase heat slightly to evaporate it. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and skip wine or use apple cider vinegar for deglazing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
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