Best Chicken Thigh Recipes: Garlic Cream Magic Unleashed

Discover the best chicken thigh recipes with creamy garlic magic that are keto-friendly and gluten-free.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 thighs Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil High-quality for better taste
to taste Salt Kosher salt recommended
to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground for flavor
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can swap for fresh garlic

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted for better salt control
4 cloves Garlic Minced
1 cup Chicken Broth Low sodium preferred
1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream as dairy-free alternative
½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best results
to taste Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

Skillet
measuring spoons
measuring cups
Wooden spoon
Thermometer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat the chicken thighs dry, season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
Flip chicken and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes, then set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, simmer for 3–4 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened, then whisk in Parmesan cheese.
Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 37gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with Cheesy Garlic Bread for an extra treat. Ensure chicken reaches 165°F safely.

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