Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with crispy skin infused with rich garlic butter and a blend of aromatic spices. Perfectly seared on the stovetop and finished in the oven, it’s a simple yet flavorful dish ideal for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness and season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear them for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin turns golden and crisp. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add Garlic Butter: Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. As the butter melts, continuously spoon it over the chicken to coat it thoroughly and infuse the garlic flavor.
- Roast in Oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring the chicken is cooked through but remains juicy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken thighs. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Boneless thighs can be used as a substitute but reduce oven roasting time by 5–7 minutes to prevent drying out.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ thighs
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
