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Baked Chicken Thighs

Irresistible Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter Bliss

Baked Chicken Thighs with garlic butter sauce, featuring crispy skin and juicy meat for a delicious dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on recommended. Substitute with boneless, skinless thighs or chicken breasts; adjust baking time to 20–25 minutes.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Used for searing; other oils can work but olive oil brings the best flavor.
  • 4 tbsp Butter Unsalted is preferred for better control over saltiness.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly crushed is best; substitute with pre-minced garlic if necessary.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Use dried parsley if fresh isn’t available; use less for same effect.

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Spoon out excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add butter and crushed garlic. Stir for about 30 seconds.
  4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Remove from oven, spoon garlic butter sauce over the thighs, sprinkle with parsley, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 29gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is patted dry for crispy skin. Avoid flipping too early during searing. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven.

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