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Crispy Herb Crusted Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Bliss

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A quick and easy recipe featuring crispy herb crusted chicken thighs paired with a luscious creamy garlic sauce, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
  • 3/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs (90g)
  • 1 tbsp dried mixed Italian seasoning or blend of thyme, rosemary, oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (240ml)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. (10 minutes)
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, breadcrumbs, dried herbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well. (5 minutes)
  3. Coat each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the crust. Shake off excess and set aside. (5 minutes)
  4. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. (2 minutes)
  5. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving for 7–8 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and cook the other side for 5–6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Lower heat if crust browns too fast. (15 minutes)
  6. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm. (5 minutes)
  7. In the same pan, lower heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in cream, scraping browned bits from the pan. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (10 minutes)
  8. Spoon creamy garlic bliss sauce over chicken thighs and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before dredging to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent soggy crust. Use tongs to flip chicken gently. Scrape fond from pan to add flavor to sauce. Rest chicken after cooking to keep it juicy. If sauce thickens too much, whisk in a splash of broth or water to loosen. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of cream and Parmesan.

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Keywords: crispy chicken thighs, herb crusted chicken, creamy garlic sauce, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food

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