Blackened Ranch Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs

Using a cast iron skillet means these blackened ranch chicken thighs take only a few minutes to cook. Great for a weeknight dinner or whenever you need quick protein.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 4 chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
• 1 pinch fresh cracked black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Rub 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing, salt, and fresh cracked pepper onto 1 side of chicken thighs. Flip and repeat on the other side.

Step 2

Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, into the hot oil. Cook over medium heat without moving to blacken skin, about 12 minutes. Turn chicken thighs and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 12 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).