Easy and delicious spicy garlic pan seared chicken is the simplest meal you will make all week! It’s packed with savory garlicky flavor and has a nice kick to it for all the spicy food lovers out there!
I know at times, it may seem like keto and low carb friendly meals are so complicated, include countless ingredients and prep time but I am here to prove you wrong!
With only a few ingredients, you can whip up this easy pan fry chicken thigh recipe in 10 minutes and you got yourself a protein packed meal you can eat alongside your favorite vegetable side or salad!
This dish is perfect when you are short on time but still want something flavorful that packs a punch.
So the next time you want a simple chicken recipe, make sure you give this pan seared chicken thigh recipe a try!
What kind of chicken should I use for this pan seared chicken recipe?
I recommend chicken thigh because it’s softer and juicer, but if you prefer breast meat, by all means, you can use that too!
What kind of cooking oil do you recommend using for pan searing?
Any high temperature neutral cooking oil will work for this dish like sunflower, canola, etc, but we like using grapeseed oil for pan searing.
How spicy is this spicy garlic pan seared chicken recipe?
On a scale of 1 to 10, it’s about a 4. So if you like extra spiciness, you can always kick up the cayenne pepper. Just increase in moderation as cayenne pepper is pretty spicy.
Why do you cook the garlic and chicken separately?
We do this so that the garlic has a crispy texture and gives the dish a garlicky crunch.
For this recipe, the special ingredient you would need is the optional Toasted Sesame Seeds, which you should be able to pick up at your local supermarket or on Amazon!
Now, let’s get making some Spicy Garlic Pan Seared Chicken!
Prepping Time 5M
Cook Time 5M
Total Time 10M
Net Carb/Serv ~2g
Servings 2
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1/2 lb Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thigh (about 2-3 pieces)
- 1 tbsp High Temp Neutral Cooking Oil (we like grapeseed oil)
- 3/8 tsp Salt (about 75% of 1/2 tsp)
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional)
- 1 Stalk Green Onions
Fried Garlic
- 3 Garlic Clove
- 1/2 tbsp High Temp Neutral Cooking Oil (we like grapeseed oil)
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) Mince garlic and set aside.
3) Chop green onions and set aside.
4) Cut chicken into bite-size cubes and add it into a mixing bowl.
5) In another small mixing bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and then toss seasoning into the chicken.
6) In a large Teflon fry pan, add 1/2 tbsp of cooking oil and minced garlic on medium heat. Cook the garlic until light golden brown, which will take about 90-120 seconds. Once done, use a slotted spatula to remove only the garlic and set aside.
7) Using the same Teflon fry pan, add 1 tbsp of cooking oil and bring up to temp on high heat. Once up to temp, reduce heat to medium-high, add in chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes while occasionally stirring or until chicken is browned.
8) Once the chicken is done, use a slotted spatula to transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Sprinkle on crispy minced garlic, green onions and optional Toasted Sesame Seeds. Enjoy hot!
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Spicy Garlic Pan Fried Chicken
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1/2 lb Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thigh about 2-3 pieces
- 1 tbsp High Temp Neutral Cooking Oil we like grapeseed oil
- 3/8 tsp Salt about 75% of 1/2 tsp
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds optional
- 1 Stalk Green Onions
Fried Garlic
- 3 Clove Garlic
- 1/2 tbsp High Temp Neutral Cooking Oil we like grapeseed oil
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Mince garlic and set aside.
- Chop green onions and set aside.
- Cut chicken into bite-size cubes and add it into a mixing bowl.
- In another small mixing bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and then toss seasoning into the chicken.
- In a large Teflon fry pan, add 1/2 tbsp of cooking oil and minced garlic on medium heat. Cook the garlic until light golden brown, which will take about 90-120 seconds. Once done, use a slotted spatula to remove only the garlic and set aside.
- Using the same Teflon fry pan, add 1 tbsp of cooking oil and bring up to temp on high heat. Once up to temp, reduce heat to medium-high, add in chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes while occasionally stirring or until chicken is browned.
- Once the chicken is done, use a slotted spatula to transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Sprinkle on crispy minced garlic, green onions and optional Toasted Sesame Seeds. Enjoy hot!
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