Skillet Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Gravy

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
  2. 2Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
  3. 3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
  4. 4Add 1-2 tbsp of avocado oil to the skillet.
  5. 5Add 1-2 tbsp of avocado oil to the skillet.
  6. 6Add 1-2 tbsp of avocado oil to the skillet.
  7. 7Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  8. 8Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  9. 9Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  10. 10Remove the cooked chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside.
  11. 11Remove the cooked chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside.
  12. 12Remove the cooked chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside.
  13. 13Add 2 more tbsp of avocado oil to the skillet.
  14. 14Add 2 more tbsp of avocado oil to the skillet.
  15. 15Add 2 more tbsp of avocado oil to the skillet.
  16. 16Add sliced mushrooms and diced onions to the skillet, spreading them out as much as possible.
  17. 17Add sliced mushrooms and diced onions to the skillet, spreading them out as much as possible.
  18. 18Add sliced mushrooms and diced onions to the skillet, spreading them out as much as possible.
  19. 19Allow mushrooms and onions to cook, stirring infrequently, for about 7 minutes until the onions are softened and the mushrooms are mostly golden.
  20. 20Allow mushrooms and onions to cook, stirring infrequently, for about 7 minutes until the onions are softened and the mushrooms are mostly golden.
  21. 21Allow mushrooms and onions to cook, stirring infrequently, for about 7 minutes until the onions are softened and the mushrooms are mostly golden.
  22. 22Stir in minced garlic, fresh thyme, and 1 tsp of salt.
  23. 23Stir in minced garlic, fresh thyme, and 1 tsp of salt.
  24. 24Stir in minced garlic, fresh thyme, and 1 tsp of salt.
  25. 25Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  26. 26Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  27. 27Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  28. 28Combine chicken broth and tamari in a glass or bowl.
  29. 29Combine chicken broth and tamari in a glass or bowl.
  30. 30Combine chicken broth and tamari in a glass or bowl.
  31. 31Pour 3/4 of the broth and tamari mixture over the mushrooms, stirring to deglaze any bits stuck to the bottom.
  32. 32Pour 3/4 of the broth and tamari mixture over the mushrooms, stirring to deglaze any bits stuck to the bottom.
  33. 33Pour 3/4 of the broth and tamari mixture over the mushrooms, stirring to deglaze any bits stuck to the bottom.
  34. 34Add arrowroot starch to the remaining broth and tamari mixture and whisk until no lumps remain.
  35. 35Add arrowroot starch to the remaining broth and tamari mixture and whisk until no lumps remain.
  36. 36Add arrowroot starch to the remaining broth and tamari mixture and whisk until no lumps remain.
  37. 37Pour the starch mixture over the mushrooms and stir to combine.
  38. 38Pour the starch mixture over the mushrooms and stir to combine.
  39. 39Pour the starch mixture over the mushrooms and stir to combine.
  40. 40Let the mushroom gravy simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
  41. 41Let the mushroom gravy simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
  42. 42Let the mushroom gravy simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
  43. 43Add the cooked chicken thighs back into the skillet with the gravy.
  44. 44Add the cooked chicken thighs back into the skillet with the gravy.
  45. 45Add the cooked chicken thighs back into the skillet with the gravy.
  46. 46Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 more minutes.
  47. 47Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 more minutes.
  48. 48Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 more minutes.
  49. 49Serve over mashed potatoes, quinoa, or pasta, and garnish with parsley.
  50. 50Serve over mashed potatoes, quinoa, or pasta, and garnish with parsley.
  51. 51Serve over mashed potatoes, quinoa, or pasta, and garnish with parsley.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 4 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced thick
  • 1 lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced thick
  • 1 lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced thick
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot starch (or thickener of choice)
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot starch (or thickener of choice)
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot starch (or thickener of choice)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley

Equipment

large skilletknifecutting boardtongswooden spoonwhisk

Tips

  • One pan recipes are great for minimal cleanup.
  • Do not salt mushrooms and onions initially, as it will make them sweat and steam, preventing them from browning.
  • The recipe is perfect for impressing a date or in-laws due to its complex taste with minimal effort.