Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. 1

   Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper, then dust lightly with the flour, shaking off any excess.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F internally.

   5:00 · Sear chicken
3. 3

   Transfer the chicken to a plate and reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

   1:00 · Cook garlic
5. 5

   Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, and simmer for 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Simmer broth
6. 6

   Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and Italian herb blend, and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.

   3:00 · Simmer sauce
7. 7

   Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and simmer for 2 minutes to warm through.

   2:00 · Reheat chicken
8. 8

   Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.