Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
350kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter divided
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme can substitute fresh
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil for searing
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lemon Lemon wedges optional
Method
Cooking Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken thighs skin side down for 5–7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle thyme and rosemary over chicken and add remaining butter, spoon melted butter over thighs.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 10–15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove chicken and let rest for a few minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Plate warm with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
Serving1thighCalories350kcalCarbohydrates1gProtein25gFat28gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat15gTrans Fat1gCholesterol100mgSodium800mgPotassium300mgVitamin A500IUVitamin C1mgCalcium20mgIron2mg
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is crucial for crispy skin. Use freshly cracked pepper for enhanced aroma.