Bobby Flay’s Skillet Chicken Thighs in a Dreamy Creamy Garlic Sauce 45-Minute Bold Comfort
Bobby Flay’s Skillet Chicken Thighs in a Dreamy Creamy Garlic Sauce feature crisp skin-on chicken simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce prepared in one skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1 small shallot finely diced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
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Cook chicken skin-side down for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
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Flip and cook 5 to 6 minutes more. Finish in oven if needed until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Remove chicken and pour off excess fat, leaving 1 to 2 tablespoons.
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Sauté garlic and shallot for 2 to 3 minutes over medium-low heat.
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Add broth and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, scraping pan.
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Stir in cream and Dijon. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes until thickened.
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Return chicken to skillet and simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
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Finish with herbs and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan during searing. Adjust cream quantity for lighter texture.