Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Bobby Flay’s Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a dish that promises to elevate any meal. This recipe features juicy chicken thighs enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce, enhanced by fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, these tender thighs are easy to prepare and sure to impress. Serve them alongside your favorite sides like rice or roasted vegetables for a wholesome, comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Cover and simmer on low for an additional 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg