Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken thighs: 4 pieces
- Garlic cloves: 4, minced
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Fresh thyme: 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Lemon: 1, juiced
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add chopped thyme and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
- Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, pour the garlic butter mixture over, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust garlic and thyme based on taste preferences.
- Ensure chicken is patted dry for crispy skin.
- Allow chicken to rest after baking for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: varies based on seasoning
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner