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Pan Seared Chicken Thighs

These pan seared chicken thighs are juicy and crisp. A great go to recipe when you’re too busy to cook! Plus boneless, skinless chicken thighs are so easy and quick to prepare. They pair well with anything!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe, pan seared chicken thighs, seared chicken thighs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Servings 6 People
Author April Boller Wright

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

  • Clean the chicken pieces very well dry them with paper towel. Season all the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste  
  • Pour oil into a frying pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the hot oil. Do not move it for the next 5-6 minutes. This is important, do not touch or move the chicken around. Peak under the chicken at the 5-minute mark. If it’s gold, seared and crisp you can flip it over or if not, cook it for an additional minute.
  • Flip the chicken over and fry for about 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches about 165-170F. Serve immediately.