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Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs: Best Easy Dinner Recipe

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This recipe for Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs has bailed me out of more hosting emergencies than I can count. It’s the dish I bring when I need to look like I tried really hard when I actually tried really minimally.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 to 3 pounds)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken (5 minutes): Take your chicken thighs out of the fridge about 20 minutes before cooking. Pat them extremely dry with paper towels.
  2. Season Generously (3 minutes): In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Sprinkle this mixture all over the chicken thighs. Let the seasoned chicken sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Preheat Your Skillet (3 minutes): Place your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Swirl the pan until the butter is melted and foamy.
  4. Sear the Chicken (12-15 minutes): Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Do not crowd the pan. Leave the chicken alone for 6-7 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes on the other side. The internal temperature should be around 160°F (71°C).
  5. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce (5 minutes): Remove the chicken from the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic. Stir constantly for about 30-45 seconds. Pour in the ¼ cup of chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
  6. Finish and Serve (5 minutes): Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top. Let them warm through for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If the skin isn’t crispy enough after searing, you can finish the chicken under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. If your sauce seems too thin, let it simmer a minute longer. If it’s too thick, add a splash more broth. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.

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