Delicious and Easy Pan Fried Boneless Chicken Thighs
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This simple pan fried boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe is an easy way to get a delicious dinner on the table fast. Make them richer by adding more oil or butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (~2 pounds), excess fat removed if needed
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil or butter, optional
Instructions
- Salt and pepper chicken thighs
- Place in a 12" skillet (I prefer non-stick) and cook uncovered on medium-high heat ~6-8 minutes on the top side (the side you will present on the plate) or until golden brown. Don't disturb the thighs too much but double check one of them about ⅔ of the way through to make sure it's not burning.
- Flip, reduce heat a wee bit, and cook covered ~ 6 minutes. Add olive oil or butter at this point if needed or desired (this will make it richer).
- Flip back to the presentation side, increase heat a wee bit, and sear uncovered again for ~ 3 minutes or until it looks beautifully browned.
- Add salt to taste. Happy eating! Beckie
Notes
- Most recipes, the pan has to be pre-heated before searing the meat. Chicken thighs have so much fat and collagen that you don't need to pre-heat the pan and you may not need any additional oil, fat, or butter depending on how you want it to taste. More butter = richer.
- Eat this dish as is or top it off with sautéed mushrooms, gravy, sauces, or relishes.