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Crispy skillet 30-Minute Chicken Thigh Recipe with golden skin and juicy interior
Emma Carter

30-Minute Chicken Thigh Recipe (Crispy, Juicy & Budget-Friendly)

Crispy chicken thighs cooked in one pan with juicy meat and golden skin. Perfect for quick and affordable dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon parsley

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook chicken skin-side down for 10–12 minutes.
  4. Flip and cook another 8–10 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  6. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 420mgVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in oven for best crispiness.
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