Description
These garlic butter chicken thighs are golden, crispy, juicy, and loaded with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner, this one-pan dish comes together fast and tastes even better as leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high and sear thighs skin-side down until golden, about 7–8 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 6–8 minutes until internal temp hits 165°F.
- Remove chicken from pan and lower heat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to skillet; stir until fragrant.
- Return chicken to pan and baste with garlic butter sauce.
- Serve with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted veggies.
Notes
Use unsalted butter to control sodium.
Swap butter for vegan alternative for dairy-free version.
Add fresh lemon juice or Cajun seasoning for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 4 days.
Reheat in oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg