Description

Chicken Thighs Meal delivers a creamy, comforting weeknight dinner: tender, juicy bone-in chicken thighs smothered in a rich, savory gravy with onions and garlic. This easy 4-serving recipe comes together in under 60 minutes using pantry staples like olive oil, butter, onion, garlic, and flour to create a silky gravy that clings to each bite. Perfect for family dinners, cozy evenings, and make-ahead meals that reheat beautifully.

Ingredients

Scale

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until golden brown, about 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and add sliced onion. Cook until softened, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to create a smooth gravy.
Return chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Spoon gravy over the chicken, garnish if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

You can substitute bone-in, skin-on thighs with boneless skinless thighs, but adjust cook time accordingly.
If you prefer thicker gravy, simmer uncovered a few minutes to reduce.
Leftovers refrigerate well for 2–3 days and reheat gently.
For gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour substitute.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Sautéing and Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (2 thighs with gravy)
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 170 mg

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