Bobby Flay Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Bobby Flay’s Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that elevates any meal with its rich flavors and creamy texture. The succulent chicken thighs are perfectly seared and enveloped in a luxurious garlic-infused sauce, making it an ideal choice for both busy weeknights and festive gatherings. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every bit of the delectable sauce. With its delightful balance of savory and tangy notes from the lemon and herbs, this dish is sure to impress your family and guests alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, parsley, thyme, and optional red pepper flakes; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, cover, and let simmer on low for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg