Description
These juicy garlic butter chicken thighs are seared to perfection and smothered in a rich garlic herb butter sauce. Made in one pan with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add thyme and rosemary, stirring into the butter.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon garlic butter over the thighs.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side salad.
- You can substitute chicken breasts, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
