Skinny Thighs Recipe

Achieve unbelievably tender and flavorful chicken thighs with this easy recipe! Our unique compression method, using a weighted pan, creates succulent, juicy meat infused with the aromatic scent of rosemary (or your favorite herb). This impressive dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, and it's surprisingly simple to make!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 481.2 kcal
Protein 65g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Skinny Thighs

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How to Make Skinny Thighs

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary (or your favorite herb), and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Season 4 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Sear skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
  5. Transfer chicken thighs, skin-side up, to a baking pan.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and transfer thighs and pan juices to the nonstick skillet (medium heat).
  8. Place another heavy skillet (or a similar weight, such as a brick wrapped in foil) on top of the chicken thighs, compressing them.
  9. Continue to sauté for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), depending on the thickness of the thighs.
  10. Remove thighs from skillet and set aside.
  11. Add ½ cup of dry white wine to the skillet and deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
  12. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

59g

Carbs

0g

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