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Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs: 1 Glorious Meal

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
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This recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs offers a flavorful and simple way to prepare juicy chicken thighs coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of high smoke point oil (like canola or avocado oil).
  5. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside.
  7. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet.
  8. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  9. Stir in the chopped thyme, rosemary, paprika, and lemon juice.
  10. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the garlic butter sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
  11. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of chicken broth after removing the chicken and before adding the butter.
  • If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use 1/3 the amount of dried herbs.
  • Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

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