Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Roasted (Printable Version)

Succulent roasted chicken thighs bathed in aromatic garlic butter with fresh herbs. Golden crispy skin, juicy tender meat, restaurant-quality results.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
02 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Mix until well incorporated.
03 - In another bowl, whisk together paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
04 - Rub seasoning mixture evenly over chicken thighs, coating both sides thoroughly.
05 - Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a large oven-proof skillet or baking dish.
06 - Pour garlic butter mixture evenly over chicken, ensuring some reaches under the skin.
07 - Roast in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until skin is golden and crispy, and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
08 - For extra crispiness, broil for the final 2 to 3 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
09 - Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks and tastes like something from a restaurant, but you only need one pan and less than an hour.
  • The garlic butter creates its own sauce as it roasts, so every forkful is rich and flavorful.
  • Chicken thighs stay juicy and forgiving, even if you're not watching the clock obsessively.
  • Crispy skin on top, tender meat below, it's the texture contrast everyone craves.
02 -
  • Drying the chicken thighs before seasoning is not optional, moisture is the enemy of crispy skin.
  • Don't skip the resting time after roasting, it lets the juices redistribute so every bite stays tender.
  • If your oven runs cool, check the internal temperature with a thermometer rather than relying on time alone.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat beautifully and gives the skin an even crispier finish.
  • If you're meal prepping, you can season the chicken and mix the garlic butter the night before, then just assemble and roast when you're ready.
  • For deeper flavor, let the seasoned chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before roasting, it helps the meat cook more evenly.
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