Bobby Flay Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
This Bobby Flay Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe features juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and simmered in a luscious, rich garlic cream sauce. The sauce combines butter, garlic, heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice for a flavorful and comforting dish that’s perfect for dinner. Garnished with fresh parsley, this recipe brings a restaurant-quality meal to your table with simple stovetop cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare and Season Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 7-8 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp. Flip the thighs and cook for another 5 minutes until browned on the other side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Garlic Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add unsalted butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Stir constantly and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, scraping the skillet bottom with a spoon to release any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish Cooking Chicken in Sauce: Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up, arranging them evenly in the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken. Spoon creamy garlic sauce over each thigh before serving for maximum flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, ensure the chicken thighs are very dry before seasoning and searing.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic; cook it gently and watch closely.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
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