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Easy Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs | Best 30-Minute Dinner

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Crispy, juicy chicken thighs with a garlic butter sauce, all made on a single sheet pan in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to change minds about dark meat.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for vegetables, if using)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • Optional: 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
  • Optional: 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • Optional: 2 cups broccoli florets

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Gently loosen the skin from the meat to create a pocket, being careful not to tear the skin.
  4. Spread about 1 tablespoon of garlic butter under the skin of each thigh. Reserve 2 tablespoons for later.
  5. Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a sheet pan. Mix remaining 1 teaspoon salt, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; sprinkle evenly over the skin.
  6. If using vegetables, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then arrange around the chicken on the pan.
  7. Roast for 25-30 minutes. After 15 minutes, brush reserved garlic butter over the skin. Chicken is done when skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 175-185°F.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon pan juices over chicken before serving.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, pat chicken very dry. Let butter come to room temperature for easy spreading. Use a meat thermometer for best results. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Brush skin halfway through for extra flavor. Let chicken rest before serving.

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