Description

Tender, juicy chicken thighs baked in a rich garlic-butter sauce, seared to golden perfection and finished in the oven for an easy, comforting one-pan meal.

Ingredients

5 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup unsalted butter

5 cloves garlic, crushed

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and position a rack in the center.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for about 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
Flip the chicken, add the butter, and stir in the crushed garlic once the butter starts to melt. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
Remove from oven, spoon garlic-butter sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Add rosemary or thyme to the butter for an aromatic twist.

Include red pepper flakes with the garlic for a spicy kick.

Use skinless chicken thighs for a lighter option, though the skin won’t be crispy.

Add baby potatoes or Brussels sprouts to make it a one-pan meal.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheat in a 350 °F (175 °C) oven for best results.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
Calories: 214
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 95mg