Crispy Skillet Chicken Thighs
Seared bone-in chicken thighs cooked quickly in an electric skillet with savory seasonings. A warm, protein-packed breakfast that fuels your morning before work.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
28 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cindy + Lila
Cindy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
28 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your Presto electric skillet to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your Presto electric skillet to 400°F…
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Preheat your Presto electric skillet to 400°F…
Preheat your Presto electric skillet to 400°F (200°C).
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Pat two bone-in chicken thighs completely dry
Pat two bone-in chicken thighs completely dry with a paper towel on both sides to ensure proper searing.
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Sprinkle the chicken thighs evenly on all…
Sprinkle the chicken thighs evenly on all sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Drizzle olive oil into the preheated skillet
Drizzle olive oil into the preheated skillet, tilting slightly to coat the cooking surface evenly.
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Place the chicken thighs skin-side down into…
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down into the skillet. Sear undisturbed for 5 minutes until the skin turns deep golden brown and releases easily.
Look for: the skin turns deep golden brown and releases easily
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Flip the chicken thighs over using tongs
Flip the chicken thighs over using tongs, cover the skillet with its lid, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until an internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: an internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate…
Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate and allow them to rest for 3 minutes before serving to let juices redistribute.
Allow: 3 minutes
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