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