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Chicken recipes - Golden brown crispy garlic butter chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

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Crispy-skinned, succulent chicken thighs bathed in a rich, golden garlic butter sauce.

  • Total Time: PT40M
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp unsalted butter
8 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish
1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

Step 1: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes until the skin is deep golden brown.
Step 3: Flip the chicken and add the butter and smashed garlic cloves to the skillet.
Step 4: Baste the chicken with the melting garlic butter for another 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through but still juicy.

  • Prep Time: PT15M
  • Cook Time: PT25M
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg