Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Roasted (Print out)

Crispy-skinned thighs in garlic butter with herbs, ready in 45 minutes

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

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

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy skin gets this insane crunch while the meat stays incredibly juicy
  • Your whole kitchen will smell like a fancy restaurant in about ten minutes flat
02 -
  • Patting the chicken completely dry before seasoning is the difference between crispy skin and sad flabby skin
  • Getting some of that garlic butter under the skin is what makes each bite incredible instead of just the surface
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer instead of guessing because overcooked chicken thighs are such a waste
  • Let the pan juices rest for a minute then spoon them over the chicken before serving for extra flavor
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