Relish the succulence of chicken thighs on a bed of garlicky mushrooms doused in a delicate, creamy sauce. Surprise your taste buds with every bite of this delightful fusion of flavors, all cooked in one skillet to seal in the juices and freshness.
Bring the chicken thighs to room temperature from the refrigerator, which takes about 30 minutes.
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Rinse the chicken thighs and pat them dry. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
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Heat a cast-iron skillet on a medium-high flame. Add the ghee and butter, let it melt to lightly coat the skillet.
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Place the chicken thighs skin side down on the pan and sear for about 7-8 minutes until the skin turns crispy and golden brown.
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Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 7-8 minutes. Ensure that the thickest part of the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature (165°F readings on a cooking thermometer). Once done, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the sliced garlic cloves and stir until they become fragrant.
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Add the halved cremini mushrooms, saute until softened.
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Pour in the chicken broth, thyme leaves, and garlic powder to the mushroom and garlic mixture. Let it simmer for about 3 minutes until the liquid reduces a bit.
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Pour in the cream, stir well, and let the sauce reduce further for about 1-2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper as necessary.
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Place the cooked chicken thighs skin-side up back into the skillet, allowing them to warm up and absorb the sauce for about a minute.
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Your Creamy Mushroom-Garlic Chicken Skillet is ready to serve. Enjoy while steaming hot!