Bobby Flay Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Bobby Flay Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce wraps juicy chicken in a rich, garlicky sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressive gatherings with minimal effort. This simple recipe delivers easy skillet dinners bursting with savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp 30ml olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lb or 680g)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup 240ml chicken broth
- ¾ cup 180ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp 28g unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp 5g fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 lemon zested and juiced, about 1 tsp zest and 2 tbsp juice
- Substitution: Use chicken breasts; half-and-half for cream; dried herbs for fresh.
Instructions
Heat Skillet
- I heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering for these Bobby Flay Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce.
Season and Sear Chicken
- I season 4 chicken thighs with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper, sear 5–7 minutes per side until golden (165°F internal), then set aside for these savory chicken meals.
Make Garlic Sauce
- In the same skillet, I melt 2 tbsp butter, sauté 4 minced garlic cloves for 1–2 minutes, add 1 cup broth, simmer 2–3 minutes, then stir in ¾ cup cream, lemon zest, 2 tbsp juice, 2 tbsp parsley, 1 tsp thyme, and optional ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, simmering 5 minutes until thickened for these creamy garlic dishes.
Combine and Simmer
- I return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, cover, and simmer on low for 10 minutes for this simple recipe.
Garnish and Serve
- I adjust seasoning, garnish with extra parsley, and serve hot for these easy skillet dinners.
Notes
- You can adjust the red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.
- This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
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