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Chicken Thighs Cast Iron Skillet

Crispy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs total)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken thighs with the salt and pepper, then sear skin side down in oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until deep brown.
  2. Flip the chicken, add the garlic and rosemary, and let the bottom sear for 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15-18 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Rest the chicken in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a platter and spoon the pan juices over the top.

Notes

If your thighs are extra large or very cold, the oven time may stretch a couple of minutes; trust the thermometer over the clock. The rested pan juices are already a light sauce, but you can pour a splash of white wine into the hot skillet after removing the chicken, scrape up the browned bits, and simmer for a minute for something richer.