Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs
Juicy and flavorful garlic mushroom chicken thighs are a simple yet gourmet dish perfect for impressing family or guests, featuring a delicious combination of garlic, mushrooms, and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (around 6-8 fillets)
- 8 ounces sliced brown mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and trim off excess fat.
- Combine onion powder, garlic powder, herbs, salt, pepper, and paprika. Coat the chicken evenly with the combined seasoning.
Cooking Chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken thighs in batches until browned on each side and no longer pink in the center (about 8 minutes on each side).
- Transfer to a plate and set aside to keep warm.
Cooking Mushrooms
- In the same pan, melt the butter and add the sliced mushrooms.
- Cook the mushrooms until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and rosemary; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken stock or white wine and let simmer to reduce to half.
Finishing the Dish
- Return the chicken to the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider marinating the chicken ahead of time. You can use different varieties of mushrooms and adjust the herbs according to your taste.