Seared Chicken Thighs produces a Crispy Skin and can be seasoned with all kinds of different seasonings from the very simple Salt & Pepper Blend to more elaborated seasonings like taco seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Poultry Seasoning, Seven Spice or other kinds. You can even Brine the Chicken to add more flavor into the meat itself or add butter and Herbs to baste the Chicken after searing or Sauces like Buffalo Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce and others to toss the seared chicken in before searing. Best of all, it's a quick meal for any day of the week.
Servings: 4 Portions
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Chicken Thighs, Legs or Quarters
- 1/4 C Fat
- Salt & Pepper to taste - or other seasonings of choice
Salt & Pepper Blend
- 1 Tbl Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and season. Heat a pan up over medium heat and wait for it to get hot. Add the fat and wait until it just starts to smoke.
- Place the Chicken in, skin side down, and sear each side for 5 minutes or a bit longer until the desired sear is achieved. An internal temp of 175F/80C or higher.
- Remove and let rest before serving, or slice into thin strips and plate.
Notes
Make a pan sauce to drizzle over the Chicken while the chicken is resting!