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Easy and Delicious Chicken Meal for Dinner: Traditional and Simple to Make!
Looking for a go-to dinner that’s comforting, packed with flavor, and incredibly easy to whip up? Say hello to your new favorite recipe: a traditional chicken dinner that’s hearty, homey, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals.
This classic chicken meal uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, and it delivers big on taste without a lot of fuss. Whether you’re cooking for your family or just craving something familiar and satisfying, this recipe will hit the spot every time.
🍗 What Makes This Chicken Meal So Great?
- Simple ingredients – No need to run to a specialty store.
- Quick prep time – From kitchen to table in under an hour.
- Comforting & wholesome – Like something grandma used to make.
- Versatile – Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, veggies, or crusty bread.
📝 Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional but adds great flavor)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
🍳 Instructions:
Step 1: Season and Sear the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken skin-side down and sear for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip and cook the other side for another 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Flavor Base
- In the same pan, add chopped onion and sauté until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom—this is where the flavor lives!
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