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Crispy Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs

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This recipe delivers juicy, crispy chicken thighs with a rich garlic butter and fresh herb flavor, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4–5 large garlic cloves, minced fresh
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste (kosher salt recommended)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your baking dish or skillet in the oven while it preheats to get it hot.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix well and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Let sit for a few minutes at room temperature.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in the hot skillet or baking dish on the stove over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and press gently to ensure contact. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Avoid moving the chicken too much.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs over and spoon half of the garlic herb butter mixture over the top.
  6. Transfer the skillet or baking dish to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
  7. Remove from oven and baste with the remaining garlic butter. Optionally, broil for 2-3 minutes to get extra crispiness, keeping a close eye to avoid burning. Keep the oven door slightly ajar while broiling.
  8. Let the chicken thighs rest for 5 minutes before serving to seal in juices.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Use a hot pan to brown the skin before baking. Baste with garlic butter twice for layered flavor. Watch broiling carefully to avoid burning garlic. Let chicken rest before serving for juicy meat. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine.

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