Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. A flavorful one-pan dinner that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 5 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5–6 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken, then add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven, spoon garlic butter over the chicken, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For boneless, skinless thighs, reduce baking time to around 20 minutes.
- Use a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet to go from stovetop to oven seamlessly.
- Add lemon juice or Parmesan for extra flavor variations.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving for best juiciness.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispy skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
