Description
A simple and delicious recipe for chicken thighs cooked in a cast iron skillet with just five ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and place the chicken thighs skin-side down.
- Cook for about 7-8 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: 5-Ingredient Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs