Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Roasted (Print)

Crispy roasted chicken thighs in garlic butter sauce with herbs

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Garlic Butter

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
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

→ Seasoning

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

→ Optional for serving

11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Extra chopped parsley

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
02 - In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, and thyme.
03 - In another bowl, combine paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
04 - Rub the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken thighs, coating both sides thoroughly.
05 - Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a large oven-proof skillet or baking dish.
06 - Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring some gets under the skin for maximum flavor.
07 - Roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
08 - For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
09 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The skin gets impossibly crispy while the meat stays juicy and tender
  • The garlic butter sauce creates itself in the pan while roasting
  • Ready in under an hour with almost zero active prep time
02 -
  • Dont skip patting the chicken dry or your skin will never get properly crispy
  • Letting the chicken rest before serving locks in all those juices
  • The broiler can go from perfect to burnt in seconds, so stand right there
03 -
  • Use a cast-iron skillet if you have one for the crispiest skin imaginable
  • Double the garlic butter mixture and brush it on during the last 5 minutes
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