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Garlic Mushrooms and Chicken Thighs

Garlic Mushrooms and Chicken Thighs
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A simple, flavorful recipe combining juicy, tender bone-in chicken thighs with garlic-infused sautéed mushrooms. Ready in under 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, featuring rich, comforting flavors with minimal ingredients and fuss.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Mushrooms and Garlic

  • 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Garnish and Optional

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly using paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving them for 7-9 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
  3. Flip and Add Garlic: Turn the chicken over and reduce heat slightly. Add the minced garlic around the pan, allowing it to soften and release its aroma without burning.
  4. Cook the Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Stir occasionally to coat mushrooms with the flavorful drippings from the chicken. Cook for 6-8 minutes until mushrooms are tender and browned.
  5. Finish and Garnish: Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley or thyme, and remove from heat. Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the chicken skin is completely dry before cooking for the best crispiness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning of chicken and mushrooms.
  • Use fresh garlic cloves rather than pre-minced for deeper flavor.
  • Let the chicken rest 5 minutes after cooking to retain juiciness.
  • Bone-in, skin-on thighs retain more moisture and flavor than boneless varieties.

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Keywords: garlic mushrooms, chicken thighs, weeknight dinner, easy recipe, sautéed chicken, gluten free

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