Skillet Chicken Thighs With Brown Butter Corn
Published Aug. 24, 2022
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 4skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1¼ pounds)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
- 1teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from 1 to 2 ears; see Tip)
- ½cup torn basil leaves
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 2scallions, thinly sliced, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
393 calories; 29 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 16 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 19 grams protein; 519 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Rub garlic and thyme on chicken, and set aside while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter, letting butter melt. Add chicken and sear, undisturbed, until browned on both sides, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Step 3
Over medium heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides and it smells nutty and toasty, 2 to 3 minutes. (Watch carefully to see that it doesn’t burn.) Add corn and a big pinch of salt and black pepper. Sauté until tender and golden brown, 2 minutes.
- Step 4
Add chicken back to the skillet. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and corn is caramelized, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and taste corn, adding more salt and pepper if needed. Stir in basil and squeeze 2 lime wedges over the top. Serve garnished with sliced scallions and more lime wedges.
- The least messy way to cut the kernels off an ear of corn is to lay the ear flat on a cutting board and slice off the kernels, turning the cob as you go. Keeping it flat helps prevent the kernels from flying all over the kitchen.
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Sprinkle flour on both sides of the thighs before browning. Add .5-1 c. liquid (wine, broth, water) when adding the corn, You'll get a nice thickened sauce in which to enjoy the chicken and fresh corn. Since it's the season can also add fresh cherry tomatoes cut in half, but they will take a bit more time than the corn so add before (and add less liquid per above).
Just a month ago I read about using a bundt pan as a base to cut corn kernels off the cob. I've tried it several times now, and it works well -- the kernels fall into the bundt pan, and then you transfer them to a skillet.
There is a specific utensil for cutting the kernels off the ear of corn. Several years ago a relative gave me one--they work wonderfully with their curved cutting edge and a depth gauge.
Wow! Just had this almost as written. Used bone-in thighs so took a little longer to cook but splashed a little white wine and let it simmer a bit. Bizarrely had a finger lime so added that at the end along with some leftover bacon (yeah...I know...weird) and it was exceptionally delicious. May not ever be able to recreate this but I will try,
I followed the Add Flour suggestion and don't really recommend. The lovely brown crust that developed on the chicken turned to mush once the extra liquids were added.
Delicious. Doubled the corn. Added garlic and thyme with the corn, seasoned the chicken with spice mix instead. Will cut down on the butter a bit next time, but this is a keeper.