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PERFECT PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Sophisticated enough for a Sunday supper yet quick enough for Wednesday's dinner, this master recipe is all in the technique. Cook the thighs skin side down in a cast-iron skillet to render out the fat and make the skin as crisp and, dare we say, delicious as bacon.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Yield 2 to 4 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12" cast-iron or heavy nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Nestle chicken in skillet, skin side down, and cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high; continue cooking skin side down, occasionally rearranging chicken thighs and rotating pan to evenly distribute heat, until fat renders and skin is golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and cook 13 more minutes. Flip chicken; continue cooking until skin crisps and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate; let rest 5 minutes before serving.

PERFECT PAN ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS(ROSEMARY GARLIC)



PERFECT PAN ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS(ROSEMARY GARLIC) image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 2-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skin on, bone in chicken thighs
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Rosemary Sprigs
whole garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12" cast iron pan over high heat until hot, but not smoking. Add chicken skin side down and cook for 2 mins. Reduce heat to med-high; continue to cook skin side down, occasionally rearranging chicken thighs and rotating pan to evenly distribute heat, until fat renders and skin is golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven after putting rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves between thighs in pan and cook for 13 more mins. Flip chicken, continue cooking until skin crisps and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Spoon off some of the chicken fat. Add 1/2 cup of chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reserve. Transfer to a plate; let rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve by spooning sauce over chicken.

PERFECT PAN ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



Perfect pan roasted chicken thighs image

sophisticated enough for a Sunday supper yet quick enough for Wednesday's dinner, this master recipe is all in the technique. Cook the thighs skin side down in a cast iron skillet to render out the fat and make the skin as crisp and, delicious as bacon. My husband just loves chicken cooked this way.Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Roasts

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 skin on, bone in, chicken thighs about 2 1/4 pounds
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 475°. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12 inch cast iron or heavy nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • 2. Nestle chicken in skillet, skin side down, and cook two minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high. Continue cooking skin side down, occasionally rearranging chicken thighs and rotating pan to evenly distribute heat until fat renders and skin is Golden Brown, about 12 minutes.
  • 3. Transfer skillet to oven and cook 13 more minutes. Flip chicken. Continue cooking until skin crisp and meat is cooked through, about five minutes longer. Transfer to a plate. Let rest five minutes before serving.. Makes 2 to 4 Main course servings.
  • 4. for pan sauce, tuck fresh rosemary sprigs and whole garlic cloves between the chicken pieces when you transfer the pan to the oven. After cooking, remove chicken. Spoon off some of the chicken fat. And 1/2 cup chicken stock. Bring to a boil And spoon over chicken. Or place thin slices of lemon and sprigs of fresh thyme in a pan. After cooking, remove chicken, spoon off some of the chicken fat. Add 1/2 cup dry white wine. Bring to a boil, and then spoon over chicken.

PERFECT PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



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The crispiest, juiciest chicken recipe I've ever tried. So simple and SO delicious. Recipe by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs or 2 1/4 lbs chicken thighs
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12" cast-iron or heavy nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Nestle chicken in skillet, skin side down, and cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high; continue cooking skin side down, occasionally rearranging chicken thighs and rotating pan to evenly distribute heat, until fat renders and skin is golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and cook 13 more minutes. Flip chicken; continue cooking until skin crisps and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate; let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.6, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 118.4, Sodium 107.2, Protein 24.4

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