Skillet garlic and Parmesan chicken thighs for a gluten-free dinner

This delicious skillet garlic and Parmesan chicken thighs recipe is the answer to the quick, healthy, low-calorie and gluten-free dinner you’ve been looking for.

Nutritional values (per serving)

• Calories: 262
• Fat: 17 g
• Saturated fats: 7 g
• Carbohydrates: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 419 mg
• Fibers: 1 g
• Protein: 23 g
• Cholesterol: 54 mg

• Servings: 8
• Preparation: 5 minutes
• Cooking: 25 minutes
• Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 900 g chicken thighs, skin and bone removed
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Garlic and Parmesan sauce ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan with an extra tablespoon for serving
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives

Instructions

• In a small bowl, add the garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika and ground pepper. Mix well then set aside.
• Dry the chicken thighs and season with the dry mix you just prepared. Rub the thighs well with the seasoning.
• Heat a large skillet on high heat and add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Add the chicken thighs and listen to them sizzle.
• Sauté the first side for 5-6 minutes then flip to the other side and lower the heat to medium. Cook for 8-10 minutes until there is no more pink in the thighs.
• Take the chicken out of the pan and set aside.
• Lower the heat to low and add the butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil and minced garlic. Using a spoon or whisk, rub the brown food remains off the skillet and keep stirring until the butter in melted and the garlic is fragrant.
• Add the Parmesan, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes, stir until well mixed then put the chicken back in. Cook for 1-2 minutes then remove from the heat.
• Using a spoon, pour some of the delicious sauce over the chicken thighs.
• Decorate with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan and chives and serve.

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