Description
This Garlic Chicken Thighs With Mushrooms recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs seared to golden perfection, then simmered with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and fresh parsley in a buttery, lemon-infused sauce. It’s a flavorful and simple skillet dish that brings a comforting and hearty meal together quickly, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed from about 1 lemon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Mushrooms and Aromatics
- 10 mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Oils and Butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Trim off any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over them to marinate briefly and set aside.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix onion powder, garlic powder, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sear the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the hot skillet. Sear each side until deeply browned, about 5 minutes per side, total of 10 minutes. This locks in flavor and juices.
- Remove chicken and prepare mushrooms: Take the chicken out and set aside. Clean the mushrooms and slice them thinly.
- Sauté the mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they are soft and golden brown.
- Add garlic and parsley: Stir in the finely chopped garlic and parsley, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add a splash of water to help release any browned bits stuck to the pan for added flavor.
- Simmer chicken with mushrooms: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them among the mushrooms. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the chicken to finish cooking.
- Serve: Once cooked through and tender, remove from heat. The dish is ready to serve hot, perfect with your choice of sides like rice, potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- This recipe uses boneless chicken thighs for quicker cooking; if using skin-on thighs, cooking time will increase.
- Removing skin reduces fat and shortens cook time, but skin-on adds extra flavor and crispiness.
- To intensify the lemon flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 30 minutes before cooking if time permits.
- Adding a splash of water when sautéing garlic and parsley helps deglaze the pan and incorporate all flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with mushrooms
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
