Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat the oil in an oven safe pan. Peel the garlic and separate the cloves.

Sear the chicken skin side down 5 minutes

Sear the other side 3 minutes remove the chicken and add the garlic to the pan sauté for 3 minutes.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken back into the pan. Sprinkle the thyme over the chicken and beside the chicken in the oil.

Add the broth and mash the garlic cloves. Heat on top of stove. Let reduce till thickened.