Garlic Butter Chicken (Printable Version)
Crispy chicken thighs bathed in a buttery garlic-herb sauce. Perfect for a fast, flavorful dinner any night of the week.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 -
4 chicken thighs with skin and bones still on
→ Fats & Oils
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
→ Herbs & Aromatics
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped fresh
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon of paprika
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Pepper and salt, as much as you like
→ Optional Ingredients
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Grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)
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Juice of 1 lemon, about a tablespoon
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Use paper towels to dry the chicken thighs completely, then sprinkle salt, paprika, and pepper all over them.
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Add olive oil to a big skillet and warm it over medium-high heat. Lay the chicken pieces skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook an extra 4-5 minutes.
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Turn the heat to medium-low. Toss in butter and let it melt, then stir in the minced garlic. Cook until you can smell it, then mix in thyme and rosemary.
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Put the chicken back into the pan, skin-side up. Coat the chicken with the sauce and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature is 165°F.
# Additional Notes:
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Drying chicken makes the skin turn crispy when cooked.
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Pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies.