Pan-fried chicken makes for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This fried chicken recipe makes use of chicken thighs that are tender and tasty when fried. Pair this chicken dish with an equally tasty garlic cream sauce and serve it over hot rice.
Pan-fried Chicken in Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe
Dig into tender fried chicken smothered in a tasty garlic cream sauce!
Ingredients
Pan-fried Chicken in Garlic Cream Sauce Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs skin on
- 2 tablespoons Oil more for deep frying
- 5 cloves Garlic peeled, lightly crushed
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes sliced thinly
- 1 Cup All-purpose cream
- 2 tablespoons prepared sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1/2 Cup water
- 1/4 Cup basil leaves sliced thinly, divided
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat enough oil in a deep sauté pan for deep frying. Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt and ground black pepper, to taste. Place chicken skin side down in the oil. Deep fry chicken until cooked through. Transfer to a plate, and set aside.
- Heat oil in another pan over low heat. Add garlic and tomatoes, stirring until softened. Add cream, pesto, water, and half the basil. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken to the pan, and cook until just heated through. Adjust seasoning accordingly. Top with more basil, and serve while hot. Recipe originally published in the December 2016 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines.
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