Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Recipe for a Flavorful Dinner Delight
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken thighs cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with herbs and lemon.
Equipment
- large skillet
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs
- 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet. Stir until butter melts and garlic is fragrant.
- Spoon the butter mixture over the chicken and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken, baste with the garlic butter sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even results. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.