Easy Garlic Butter Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
→ Fats & Oils
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Herbs & Aromatics
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
→ Seasonings
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon paprika
→ Optional Ingredients
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook 4-5 minutes more.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Melt butter, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in rosemary and thyme.
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Return chicken to skillet skin-side up, spoon sauce over, and simmer 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
# Notes:
01 -
Patting chicken dry helps achieve crispy skin
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Can be served with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice