Pan Seared oven Roasted Rosemary Chicken Thighs

pan seared roasted chicken thighs

Ingredients  ( 4 Servings )


  • 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on, (pat chicken dry with paper towels)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tsp onion powder 
  • 1 tsp smoked sea salt (Try Applewood Smoked Sea Salt)
  • 1 tsp smoked black pepper (Try Applewood Smoked Peppercorn)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (Try Hickory Smoked Paprika)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for searing the chicken 


a plate with roasted chicken thighs and asparagus

How to:

 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all seasonings. Mix well & coat both sides of the chicken. Marinate for 30 minutes 


  • Using a dutch oven, or deep skillet ( to prevent splattering ) heat oil on medium high


  • Place the chicken, skin side down until golden brown ( about 3 minutes) place skin side up onto a wire rack prepared baking sheet ( reserve the juices to make pan sauce ) Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F ( about 30 minutes / timing will reflect on size of chicken)


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