Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Roasted (Printable)

Juicy chicken thighs with garlic butter and herbs—crispy skin, tender meat, bursting with flavor in 45 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (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 rosemary
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry thoroughly using paper towels.
02 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, and thyme until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder evenly.
04 - Rub the seasoning blend evenly over both sides of each chicken thigh to ensure full coverage.
05 - Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a large oven-proof skillet or baking dish evenly spaced.
06 - Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring some seeps under the skin for enhanced flavor.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until skin turns golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
08 - Broil on high for the final 2 to 3 minutes to increase crispiness, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
09 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with extra parsley and serving with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The garlic butter actually creates two magic elements - it crisps the skin to golden perfection while simultaneously keeping the meat underneath incredibly juicy.
  • This dish has that rare quality of being fancy enough for company but simple enough that you can throw it together on a weeknight without breaking a sweat.
02 -
  • Starting with room temperature chicken makes an enormous difference in how evenly it cooks - I learned this after years of wondering why the center was sometimes still undercooked while the outside was perfect.
  • The butter might seem like a lot, but it actually creates a self-basting environment in the oven, so resist the urge to reduce it or youll miss out on that signature succulence.
03 -
  • Save those precious pan drippings after roasting - a quick whisk with a splash of white wine transforms them into an effortless sauce that will make you want to lick your plate when nobody is looking.
  • Line your baking dish with a layer of thick-sliced onions and quartered lemons before adding the chicken - they caramelize underneath, infusing more flavor while creating an instant side dish.
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