Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Flip chicken and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish, skin side up.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream as preferred.
- Pair with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Searing, Saucing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg