“LAZY GIRL” ULTIMATE CHICKEN THIGHS
Directions
- 1Season the chicken thighs generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3Add the chicken thighs to the dry skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, and cook, undisturbed, for 10-12 minutes or until they are white around the edges and are no longer sticking to the pan.
- 4Flip the chicken once it can easily release from the pan and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- 5Lower the pan heat to medium low and add 1/4 cup of chicken broth, scraping up any chicken bits as the broth deglazes the pan.
- 6Add another 1/4 cup of chicken broth to cover the bottom on the pan in a thin layer.
- 7Allow the sauce to reduce until there is only a thin, sticky glaze over the bottom of the pan, tossing the chicken in the sauce as you go, for another 3-5 minutes.
- 8Remove the chicken from the skillet and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 9Slice into the juicy chicken thighs and serve with the pan drippings.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp pepper
- 0.5 cup low sodium chicken broth or bone broth
Equipment
cast iron skillettongswooden spatulaknifeforkcutting board
Tips
- It’s important not to move them around while cooking because you want a nice golden crust to form.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.