Crispy Skillet Chicken Thighs
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seared skin-side down until golden and crispy, then finished in the oven for juicy, tender meat. Pure, simple, and ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Place thighs skin-side down and sear without moving until skin is golden brown, 6–8 minutes.
Step 4
Flip thighs and sear meat side 2 minutes until light brown, then transfer skillet to a 400°F oven.
Step 5
Roast until chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part, about 12–14 minutes.
Step 6
Rest 5 minutes in the skillet, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer
- oven
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