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Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy skin chicken thighs cooked in garlic butter with fresh herbs, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small lemon, zested and juiced (optional)
  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and warm until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan. Press gently to ensure even contact. Cook undisturbed for 7-10 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs using tongs. Immediately add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 4 cloves minced garlic around the chicken.
  5. Add 2 teaspoons fresh thyme and 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary. Spoon melted butter over the chicken to baste frequently. Cook for another 7-8 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue basting with garlic herb butter until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 5-7 minutes more.
  7. Remove pan from heat. Squeeze juice from 1 small lemon over the chicken and add lemon zest if desired. Let chicken rest in the pan for 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer chicken to a serving plate. Spoon remaining garlic butter from the pan over the top and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispy skin. Add butter after flipping to prevent burning. Baste frequently with garlic herb butter. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary. If garlic browns too fast, lower heat and stir butter gently. Let chicken rest after cooking to maintain crispiness.

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