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Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs Dinner with Crispy Skin

This skillet dinner is easy to make using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Americana
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Mary Bryant Shrader

Equipment

  • 1 10-12 inch skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil, or butter (or a combination)
  • 5 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for gentle warmth
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning with rose petals

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and poultry seasoning with rose petals.
  • Place a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the ghee, olive oil, or butter.
  • Add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, until the skin is golden and crisp.
  • Flip the chicken thighs skin-side up. Continue cooking, uncovered, for another 15 minutes, adjusting the heat if needed so they don’t scorch.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C) (though I prefer 175°F–185°F (79°C-85°C) for a more tender, old-fashioned texture).
  • Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
  • Let leftovers cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. These also freeze well. Place cooled thighs in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat skin-side up in an uncovered skillet on low with a splash of broth until warmed through. For crispy skin, once the broth has evaporated, flip the chicken, skin-side down, turn the heat to medium, and cook for 2-3 minutes.

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