Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Roasted (Printable)

Juicy roasted chicken thighs in garlic butter sauce with aromatic herbs. Crispy exterior, tender meat, bursting with flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.6 lbs)

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)

→ Seasoning

07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon onion powder

→ Optional for serving

11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Extra chopped parsley

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
02 - In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, and thyme.
03 - In another bowl, combine paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
04 - Rub the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken thighs, coating both sides.
05 - Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a large oven-proof skillet or baking dish.
06 - Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure some gets under the skin.
07 - Roast in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
08 - For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2–3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
09 - Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with extra parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Flavorful: A rich combination of garlic, butter, and fresh herbs creates an irresistible sauce.
  • Texture: Achieving that perfect crispy skin while maintaining juicy meat is easy with this method.
  • Convenient: With just 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes in the oven, it fits into any schedule.
  • Diet-Friendly: Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for dairy-free diets.
02 -
  • Ensure some of the garlic butter mixture gets under the skin for maximum flavor.
  • Rest the chicken for 5 minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute for a tender result.
  • Watch the chicken closely during the final broiling stage to prevent the garlic from burning.
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