Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs
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These Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs are a great main dish to make when you want some yummy chicken but do not want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen!
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How to Make Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs on a Stove Top
Aunt Lou here.
My dear readers, you are in for a treat with this Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs recipe. It is mouthwatering delicious, tender and juicy, and you can add to the list of wonderful things about this recipe that it is done quickly. From start to finish, this recipe can be ready to go in just under a half hour. This recipe is also budget friendly with only three ingredients, and this recipe can easily be adjusted to the amount of servings you need. My skillet is the perfect size for four thighs, so when I need more than four thighs, I just do them in batches of four or less.
When it comes to how much seasoning salt you use, that is totally up to your personal preferences. That is why I did not put a measurement for this specific ingredient in the ingredients list. As a rule of thumb, I always try to remember that I can always add more seasoning salt, but I can’t take any away.
What You Will Need for Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs on a Stove Top
Ingredients Needed
- 4 bone in, skin on chicken thighs
- Seasoning salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
Equipment Needed
- Paper towels
- Measuring spoon
- Tongs
- Large skillet with lid
- Meat thermometer
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 7 minutes over medium heat for the first side, flip, put the lid on your skillet and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes over medium heat (They are done when the internal temperature of your chicken is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.)
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Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 4 bone in skin on chicken thighs
- Lawry's Seasoned Salt to taste
- 2 tabelspoons oil
Instructions
- Pour your oil in a large skillet and heat it over medium heat.
- Pat your chicken thighs dry with paper towels and sprinkle as little or as much seasoning salt as you want on your chicken and press it into the skin.
- Place your chicken in the skillet and cover for 7 minutes.
- Flip your chicken, cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes on medium heat. If the internal temperature of your chicken hasn't reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit, reduce your heat to medium low and cook for and additional 2-5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165.
Notes
- Looking for more recipes? Ourย Recipe Finderย can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,ย slowย cookers and low carb essentials in ourย Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All stove tops cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own stove top and time adjusted as needed.
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