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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe for Ultimate Flavor

This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe turns a simple meal into something special with garlic and butter for ultimate flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs skin-on, bone-in for maximum juiciness
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil if needed
  • 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh cloves, crushed
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • Oven
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the oven rack in the center.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  4. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Flip the chicken, drain excess fat if needed, and add butter and crushed garlic.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
  7. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over each chicken thigh after baking.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 28gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 380mgVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure juiciness. Customize with fresh herbs as desired. Monitor the skillet heat for optimal searing.

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