Skillet Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Gravy

Directions

  1. 1Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
  2. 2Add 1-2 tbsp of avocado oil to the skillet.
  3. 3Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. 4Remove the cooked chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside.
  5. 5Add 2 more tbsp of avocado oil to the skillet.
  6. 6Add sliced mushrooms and diced onions to the skillet, spreading them out as much as possible.
  7. 7Allow mushrooms and onions to cook, stirring infrequently, for about 7 minutes until the onions are softened and the mushrooms are mostly golden.
  8. 8Stir in minced garlic, fresh thyme, and 1 tsp of salt.
  9. 9Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  10. 10Combine chicken broth and tamari in a glass or bowl.
  11. 11Pour 3/4 of the broth and tamari mixture over the mushrooms, stirring to deglaze any bits stuck to the bottom.
  12. 12Add arrowroot starch to the remaining broth and tamari mixture and whisk until no lumps remain.
  13. 13Pour the starch mixture over the mushrooms and stir to combine.
  14. 14Let the mushroom gravy simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
  15. 15Add the cooked chicken thighs back into the skillet with the gravy.
  16. 16Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 more minutes.
  17. 17Serve over mashed potatoes, quinoa, or pasta, and garnish with parsley.

Ingredients

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