Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Crispy skin and a luscious garlic butter sauce make this a weeknight winner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 800g (1.75lb) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves (≈15g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
- ½ tsp (1g) red chili flakes
- 1 tsp (1g) dried thyme
- 1 tsp (5g) kosher salt
- ½ tsp (2g) black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon (≈5g)
- 2 tbsp (8g) parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15g) toasted almonds
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep Chicken & Preheat: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat chicken dry.
- Season Generously: Combine spices and coat chicken thoroughly.
- Sear for Golden Skin: Sear chicken skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip for 2 minutes.
- Infuse with Garlic Butter: Add butter, garlic, and lemon zest; baste chicken for 1-2 minutes.
- Roast to Perfection: Roast for 15-18 minutes, until internal temp reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Rest & Finish Sauce: Rest chicken for 5 minutes. Make sauce with parsley and almonds.
- Plate & Garnish: Plate chicken, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with lemon and almonds.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is crucial for crispy skin. Use a thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Roast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic butter, thighs, easy dinner, weeknight meal, paprika, lemon, crispy skin