Description
This Garlic Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and then simmered with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and fresh parsley. Enhanced with a bright splash of lemon juice and fragrant herbs, this dish is a simple yet flavorful one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mushrooms and Aromatics
- 10 mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Cooking Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Trim off any excess fat from the boneless chicken thighs. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and set aside to marinate briefly, allowing the flavors to infuse.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together onion powder, garlic powder, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning blend evenly over the lemon-coated chicken thighs to ensure flavorful bites.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and cook until well-browned on both sides, about 10 minutes total. This step locks in juices and builds a delicious crust.
- Set chicken aside: Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate to rest while you prepare the mushrooms.
- Cook the mushrooms: Clean and slice the mushrooms thinly. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and pan-fry until soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes, absorbing the flavors left from the chicken.
- Sauté garlic and parsley: Add the finely chopped garlic and fresh parsley to the mushrooms. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, adding a splash of water to deglaze the pan and loosen any flavorful browned bits.
- Simmer chicken with mushrooms: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet atop the mushroom mixture. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld the flavors and finish cooking the chicken through.
- Serve: Once cooked, the chicken thighs are ready to be served hot with the garlic mushroom sauce spooned over top. Enjoy!
Notes
- If your chicken thighs have skin, it is recommended to remove it as skinless thighs cook faster and more evenly.
- This recipe specifically uses boneless chicken thighs for quicker cooking and ease of preparation.
- Adding a splash of water when sautéing garlic and parsley helps to deglaze the pan and capture all the savory bits stuck to the bottom.
- Adjust seasoning to taste after returning chicken to the skillet; mushroom and garlic flavors can vary in saltiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with mushrooms
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
