PERFECT PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS
Sophisticated enough for a Sunday supper yet quick enough for Wednesday's dinner, this master recipe is all in the technique. Cook the thighs skin side down in a cast-iron skillet to render out the fat and make the skin as crisp and, dare we say, delicious as bacon.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Chicken Roast Quick & Easy Back to School Dinner Fall Winter Family Reunion Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 2 to 4 main course servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12" cast-iron or heavy nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Nestle chicken in skillet, skin side down, and cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high; continue cooking skin side down, occasionally rearranging chicken thighs and rotating pan to evenly distribute heat, until fat renders and skin is golden brown, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer skillet to oven and cook 13 more minutes. Flip chicken; continue cooking until skin crisps and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate; let rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Sharon Keene
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make everything from tacos to sandwiches to salads.
AlAmin Shekh
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table in a hurry. The chicken is cooked in less than 30 minutes and it's packed with flavor.
mdmahim Miya
[email protected]I've tried this recipe with both bone-in and boneless, skinless chicken thighs and it always turns out great. I prefer the bone-in thighs because they have more flavor.
Jea Abanyori
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken thighs. I usually make a big batch of chicken thighs on the weekend and then use them in this recipe during the week.
itz_kaido DZ
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The chicken was so flavorful and the crispy skin was a big crowd-pleaser.
Tamim Ahmad
[email protected]This is a great basic recipe for pan-roasted chicken thighs. I've used it as a base and added different seasonings to create different flavors.
Phathu Nemabaka
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I've also tried it with different seasonings and it always turns out great.
Insan Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect touch.
Sajal Ali
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin is to die for.
Banujan Banu
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing.
Kamal Hussain
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The chicken was so flavorful and the crispy skin was a huge bonus.
Jaelen Klepinger
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they were cooked perfectly in about 20 minutes.
Subsonic Hypixia
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the crispy skin was amazing.
SaiTH Saab
[email protected]This is the best pan-roasted chicken thigh recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.