Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Bobby Flay’s Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This delightful dish features succulent chicken thighs simmered to perfection in a velvety sauce made from fresh garlic, herbs, and a touch of lemon. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe combines ease with impressive taste, ensuring it will become a staple in your kitchen. Serve over fluffy rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black 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 for heat)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken thighs until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth to deglaze the skillet; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, parsley, thyme, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Cover and simmer on low heat for an additional 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg