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Cast Iron Skillet Fried Chicken Thighs in the skillet

Cast Iron Skillet Fried Chicken Thighs

Pull out your favorite cast iron skillet for these delicious fried chicken thighs

Course Easy Dinner
Cuisine American
About Cast Iron Skillet Fried Chicken Thighs Boneless Skinless
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 320 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 8 Chicken Thighs
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 3/4 Cup BBQ Sauce
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder and paprika. Let sit for about 20 minutes.
  2. Using your cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the pan, skin side down and let cook for about 12 minutes without turning.
  4. Flip the chicken and let cook on the other side for about 12 minutes.
  5. Add the butter and chicken stock to pan then stir in the bbq sauce.
  6. Turn chicken a few times to in sauce and let cook on medium-low for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through
Nutrition Facts
Cast Iron Skillet Fried Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 17g
Cholesterol 184mg61%
Sodium 867mg38%
Potassium 504mg14%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 406IU8%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.