6 boneless organic chicken thighs, about 1 ½ pounds*
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
mineral or sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grass fed butter
1 small shallot (or onion), minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup heavy cream
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Use a paper towel to pat the chicken thighs dry.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs, on both sides.
Heat a large cast iron to medium heat and add the olive oil.
Place chicken thighs skin side down in the hot skillet and cook, until skin is crispy about 5 minutes, flip chicken thighs and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temp is 165 degrees. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Add the butter, shallot, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sauce thickens up a bit.
Place the chicken back in the pan with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve the chicken warm with the sauce.
