Juicy tender chicken in a skillet. Take the skillet out of the oven and transfer the chicken thighs to a plate. —Genna Johannes, Wrightstown, WisconsinGet RecipeTaste of HomeGame Day GumboTailgating at Friday night high school games brings our children and friends together to share great food. There’s simply no use putting up a fight, not when losing the battle means perfect pan-seared chicken thighs with pan sauce on the table. Most recipes, the pan has to be pre-heated before searing the meat. It's easy to prepare and requires very little clean up, plus the slow cooker leaves me plenty of time to do other things. I love sharing this chicken mole recipe because it’s a great one to experiment with. —Devon Delaney, Westport, ConnecticutGet RecipeTaste of HomeCassoulet for TodayTraditionally cooked for hours, this cassoulet recipe offers the same homey taste in less time. It’s one of my all-time faves here! Pour out most of the rendered chicken grease; leave about 1-2 tablespoons in the skillet. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Slowly simmer chicken thighs with stewed tomatoes, butternut squash, green peppers and onion for meal-in-one convenience. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. Editor’s tip: You can use a dry white wine here, too. Love your blog, Your email address will not be published. Absolutely, and we do all the time! Are you looking? Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. Be careful: always using a potholder on the skillet handle during the rest of the recipe. When you’re ready to cook the chicken, make sure that the olive oil coats the bottom of the pan, usually 2-3 tablespoons will be sufficient. I’d recommend you use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, and you’ll want to increase the oven roasting time to nearly 25 minutes, or until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast (near a bone is preferable) registers at about 161º F. If you want to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, you can actually cook the chicken fully on the stove. —Sara Eilers, Surprise, ArizonaGet RecipeTaste of HomeChili Sauce ChickenChili sauce, garlic and basil add flavor to these moist chicken thighs. Using bone-in or boneless, skinless chicken thighs is all a personal preference. Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Even though I’m not hungry for dinner just yet. Mmm! I honestly think J would die and go to heaven if I made this for him By the way, I am LOVING the new look to your blog! —Amy Blom, Marietta, GeorgiaGet RecipeTaste of HomeApple-Glazed Chicken ThighsMy “pickatarian” child is choosy but willing to eat this chicken glazed with apple juice and thyme. This is one that I will make over and over again and it will become a part of our families traditions. Serve your pan-seared chicken thighs with pan sauce over potatoes or cauliflower rice. Pan-fried chicken thighs cook really fast and need almost no prep—about 15 minutes, start-to-finish. The pan sauce utilizes a couple of French cuisine-inspired powerhouse ingredients: shallots, white wine, chicken stock, and really good, high-quality butter. Just look at that crispy skin! There's nothing better than oven baked boneless chicken thighs for dinner. And if you need to finish off a bottle (and don’t feel like drinking it with dinner), these recipes that call for wine. Up your searing time to about 10 minutes total, and split it between sides evenly (5 minutes per side). Perfect pan-seared chicken thighs with a shallot-white-wine pan sauce. Creamy Whole30 Bacon Mushroom Chicken Thighs, http://www.winelegacy.com/ItemDetail.aspx?Item_ID=48, Healthy Zuppa Toscana (Whole30, Paleo, Dairy Free), Quick Chicken Brine for Perfect Chicken Every Time, Hibachi Chicken with Fried Rice and Vegetables, Everything Bagel Chicken with Scallion Cream Cheese Sauce (Keto), Perfect Paleo Brownies (Fudgy, Crackly Top, Gluten Free), Best Ever Tom Kha Gai Soup (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup), Egg Roll in a Bowl with Creamy Chili Sauce (Whole30, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo).