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Bobby Flay Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe

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4.5 from 77 reviews
  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Bobby Flay’s Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce features tender, bone-in chicken thighs seared to a golden crisp and simmered in a luscious, garlicky cream sauce. This skillet-cooked dish offers a perfect blend of savory, tangy, and creamy flavors, making it an indulgent yet simple dinner option.

Ingredients

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Chicken Thighs

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper (additional for seasoning sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Sear Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 7-8 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp. Flip the thighs and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from burning and to release its aromatic flavors.
  3. Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate any browned bits (fond) for extra flavor. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  4. Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, placing them skin-side up nestled into the creamy garlic sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and sauce. Serve the chicken thighs hot, spooning generous amounts of the creamy garlic sauce over each piece for enhanced flavor.

Notes

  • To ensure crispy skin, do not overcrowd the skillet when searing the chicken thighs.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it will be less rich.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best tangy flavor compared to bottled lemon juice.
  • Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated before serving.
  • For a dairy-free variation, substitute butter and heavy cream with olive oil and coconut milk, respectively.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken thighs, creamy garlic sauce, skillet chicken, Bobby Flay recipe, easy dinner, seared chicken, garlic cream sauce

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