Description
This Bobby Flay Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe features tender, juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seared to a golden crisp and simmered in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. The sauce, enhanced with Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and fresh parsley, creates a luxurious flavor that perfectly complements the savory chicken. Ideal for a comforting dinner, this stovetop method recipe is easy to prepare yet impressive in taste.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season and sear the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear them for 7-8 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic sauce base: Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning, until fragrant.
- Add liquids and flavorings: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits for extra flavor. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Simmer chicken in sauce: Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the sauce, placing them skin-side up. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer gently for 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and sauce. Serve the chicken thighs with a generous spoonful of the creamy garlic sauce for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 165°F internal temperature.
- Bone-in, skin-on thighs are best for juicy, flavorful results and crispy skin.
- If heavy cream is unavailable, full-fat coconut milk can be used for a dairy-free alternative although the flavor will vary.
- Serve this dish with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken thighs creamy garlic sauce, Bobby Flay chicken recipe, skillet chicken thighs, creamy chicken dinner, garlic cream sauce chicken
