Pan Seared Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Pan Seared Oven Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Herb butter; 2 tablespoons Butter ( room temperature); 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh Thyme; 1 Garlic clove (minced); Chicken; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion ( chopped); 1 Kosher salt ( to taste); 1 Fresh cracked pepper ( to taste); 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 2 Skin on, bone in chicken thighs; 1 cup mushrooms; 1/4 cup Red wine

Servings: persons

Herb butter
2 tablespoons Butter ( room temperature)
1 tablespoon Chopped fresh Thyme
1 Garlic clove (minced)
Chicken
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion ( chopped)
1 Kosher salt ( to taste)
1 Fresh cracked pepper ( to taste)
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 Skin on, bone in chicken thighs
1 cup mushrooms
1/4 cup Red wine

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["Preheat oven to 425 degrees . Adjust racks to the middle of the oven.", "Place room temperature butter, minced garlic and thyme and mix together in a small bowel. Mash with a fork. set aside", "Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry with a paper towel.", "Set chicken on cutting board. Lift the chicken skin from the top of the thigh and add 1 tablespoon of the herb butter mixture under the chicken skin. Evenly press the chicken skin so the butter appears to be evenly spread under the chicken skin. Set aside.", "Heat two tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a large stainless steel skillet.", "Add chopped onions and stir. Lower heat to medium/low heat, cover for approx 12 minutes ( or until tender) Onions should be tender.", "Uncover and stir onions. Cook on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes ( or until golden brown)", "Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove onions from skillet and place in a bowl. Set aside.", "Heat olive oil in skillet on medium/high heat. With a spatula scrape up the onion particles.", "Add salt and pepper to one side of the chicken thighs. Place in skillet. Sear chicken thigh ( approx 2-3 minutes)", "Add salt and pepper to the uncooked side of the chicken thigh. Turn chicken thigh over and sear the other side ( approx 2- 3 minutes)", "Add mushrooms to the skillet and place in oven for approx 12-15 minutes. Thermometer should read 165 F.", "Have oven mitts on hand. Remove chicken thighs and let them rest for about 5 minutes. Remove the mushrooms and set aside.", "This is what will make the sauce.
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Over low/medium heat, deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of red wine. Take the spatula and scrape the the skillet. Remove from heat.", "Pass sauce through a fine strainer or sieve into a Pyrex( or other heat proof bowl) Add salt and pepper to taste", "Place skillet over low heat, add the onions and mushrooms back into the sauce and heat it till warm.", "Place chicken on the place and add sauce over it.
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Enjoy!"]

327

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Herb butter, 2 tablespoons Butter ( room temperature), 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh Thyme, 1 Garlic clove (minced), and more.

Yes, Pan Seared Oven Roasted Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pan Seared Oven Roasted Chicken

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