Recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Chicken ThighsDescription: Perfectly crispy chicken thighs with golden skin cooked in a cast iron skillet, ideal for beginners learning heat control.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 35Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 4 piece chicken thighs, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: Preheat your oven to 400°F (about 204°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides. Heat the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes without moving them, until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken thighs and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 74°C). Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: cast iron, chicken, beginner friendly, one pan, crispy, dinner, comfort food, easyThis Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 35 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
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Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs

Perfectly crispy chicken thighs with golden skin cooked in a cast iron skillet, ideal for beginners learning heat control.

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Prep: 5 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
September 17, 2025
Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
4 pieceschicken thighs

bone-in, skin-on

2 tablespoonsolive oil
1 teaspoonsalt
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (about 204°C).

2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.

3

Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.

4

Heat the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

5

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes without moving them, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.

6

Flip the chicken thighs and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

7

Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 74°C).

8

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
376
Calories
23.5g
Fat
0.2g
Carbs
39g
Protein
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