Blackened Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter Sauce
Blackened Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter Sauce are easy, decadent, and so delicious - in one pot under 20 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 261kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter divided
- 4-6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 8 cloves garlic diced
- 1 ½ tbsp blackening seasoning
- ½ cup cilantro diced
- ½ cup low sodium chicken stock
Instructions
- Heat heavy skillet or pan on medium high heat.
- Add 1/2 butter, let melt (but NOT brown)
- Add chicken thighs, let brown to a deep golden brown on each side, flipping after about 3 minutes.
- Remove chicken thighs from pan when browned on each side (not fully cooked through), set aside.
- Add other 1/2 butter and garlic to pan.
- Let garlic brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add cilantro, blackening seasonings, stir and heat 1 minute.
- Add stock, let boil and reduce slightly - about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken back to pan and let cook rest of the way to 165 internal temp while sauce reduces, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1446mg