Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs (Printable)

Roasted chicken thighs glazed in garlic butter and fresh herbs yielding crispy skin and tender juicy meat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 2.6 lbs)

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

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)
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)

→ Seasoning Blend

07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon onion powder

→ Optional Garnishes

11 - Lemon wedges for serving
12 - Extra chopped parsley for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Thoroughly pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, and thyme until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
04 - Rub the seasoning blend evenly over both sides of each chicken thigh, ensuring thorough coverage.
05 - Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a large oven-proof skillet or baking dish, leaving space between pieces.
06 - Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken, carefully lifting skin to distribute some underneath.
07 - Roast for 35-40 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy, and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
08 - For additional crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes while watching closely to prevent burning.
09 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Incredibly juicy chicken with perfectly crispy, golden skin
  • Rich garlic butter sauce infused with fresh herbs
  • Simple preparation with just 10 minutes of prep time
  • Gluten-free and naturally high in protein
  • One-pan cooking means easy cleanup
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute
  • Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies—contains dairy (butter)
  • Free from gluten, nuts, and soy
  • Broiling at the end creates restaurant-quality crispy skin
  • Save any leftover pan juices to toss with roasted vegetables
Return