Garlic butter chicken thighs that will wow your taste buds!
Garlic butter chicken thighs are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for impressing your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken thighs and spoon some of the garlic butter over them.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the garlic butter mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with your choice of sides, such as rice or vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg