Description
Transform simple chicken thighs into a restaurant-worthy dish with a savory garlic-herb butter mixture that caramelizes beautifully and keeps the chicken impossibly tender. Ready in under an hour with minimal effort, this recipe is perfect for weeknights or special occasions, delivering juicy, crisp-skinned chicken packed with aromatic flavor.
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth
Gently loosen the chicken skin with fingers and spread butter mixture underneath
Place thighs skin-side up on a wire rack over a baking sheet
Roast for 45 minutes or until skin is golden and thickest part of thigh reaches 165°F (74°C)
Brush with fresh lemon juice before serving
Notes
For boneless thighs, reduce cooking time by 5-10 minutes
Use plant-based butter for a dairy-free version
Check butter for halal/non-alcoholic compliance if required
Pair with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg