One Skillet Chicken Thighs in Mushroom Gravy

20m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a large skillet over medium high for a few minutes then add 1-2 tbsp of avocado oil
  2. 2Add your chicken thighs and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown
  3. 3Remove from heat and add 2 more tbsp of avocado oil
  4. 4Add your mushrooms and onions, spreading them out as much as possible and allow them to cook, stirring infrequently, for about 7 minutes until the onions are softened and the mushrooms are mostly golden
  5. 5Stir in your garlic, thyme, and 1 tsp of salt and allow to cook for 1-2 more minutes
  6. 6Combine your chicken broth and tamari in a glass or bowl and pour 3/4 of it over your mushrooms, stirring to deglaze any bits that have stuck to the bottom
  7. 7Add your arrowroot starch to your remaining broth and tamari and whisk until no lumps remain
  8. 8Pour your starch mixture over your mushroom and stir to combine
  9. 9Let simmer for 2-3 minutes while the mushroom gravy thickens then add your chicken thighs
  10. 10Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 more minutes
  11. 11Serve over mashed potatoes, quinoa, or pasta, garnish with parsley, and ENJOY!

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
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0 pepper

Equipment

large skilletknifecutting boardtongswooden spoonwhisk