I stumbled upon this Easy Chicken in Electric Skillet Recipe while rushing to make dinner for my husband. It’s a chicken recipe that’s tender and moist with a rich gravy sauce. You can use chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs for this recipe.
It’s a healthy recipe since very little oil is needed. And despite the low oil content, it makes a delicious gravy from the covered pan that traps moisture.
Read moreMy husband loves chicken dinners, so I’m starting to share of few of our family’s favorite recipes:
Chicken in Electric Skillet Recipe
My mom gave me an electric skillet a while back when they were so popular in the 80s and 90s. It’s our go-to skillet when we want to control the temperature of our recipe.
So, this recipe results from me cooking the chicken in my electric skillet and neglecting it. I covered the pan for two reasons. First, I didn’t want the oil splattering all over the kitchen counter. And secondly, I liked the meat to be tender.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can you fry in an electric skillet?
Yes, it’s a great kitchen appliance since you can control the cooking temperature.
Do you cover chicken in an electric frypan?
If you like a moist and tender chicken, you’ll want to cover the skillet. If you cover the skillet, it creates a beautiful environment in which to cook chicken.
How do you cook chicken in an electric skillet?
I like to get the skillet hot and sear the outside of the chicken. This step traps the juices, and that’s a good thing. Then I lower the temperature to slow cook the seared chicken, preventing the meat’s drying.
I love this skillet, and we always bring it out for cooking dinners.
Here’s Why We Love Our Electric Skillet
- Even Temperature
- Easy Cleanup
- Better Control Over Temperature
- Uses Less Energy
- More Room For Stovetop Cooking
- Keeps Food Warm
Electric Skillet Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs with the skin and bone
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp Herb of Provence
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 sprig Rosemary
- 1 sprig fresh Thyme or Oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Turn the electric skillet on and heat to 400°
- Wash chicken and pat dry.
- Once the skillet is hot, coat the pan with cooking oil.
- With the skillet cover off, sear chicken until brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- After the chicken is brown, flip the chicken and sear the other side for another 3-5 minutes. The chicken meat should brown.
- Season the chicken with Herbs of Provence, minced garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add and melt butter in the pan.
- Cover and reduce the electric skillet temperature to 225° Cook the chicken for 20 minutes. Spread out the chicken, so they aren't touching.
- After 20 minutes, remove the lid, flip the chicken, and season the other side.
- Cover the skillet and cook another 20 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove and serve.
Nutrition
I love this chicken dish with some boiled potatoes and a side of corn on the cob. Add whatever sides you love and enjoy this tender, moist chicken dinner.
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog.
Happy Cooking,
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Marsha
Wondering what would be different if I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Not as much time or more time needed. By the way I love this recipe!! Thank you
Janine Waite
Hi Marsha,
I’m so glad you love the recipe. I feel the combination of bone and fat creates richness. Those two things won’t be as juicy or flavorful if you take them away. I’ll have to try it one of these days. Let me know if you do!
Btw, thanks so much for contacting me and leaving such a generous review!