Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Roasted (Printable)

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs roasted in garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs for a juicy, flavorful main dish.

# What You'll 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 1/2 teaspoon dried)

→ Seasoning

07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

→ Optional for Serving

11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Extra chopped parsley

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels.
02 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, and thyme.
03 - Mix paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder in a separate bowl.
04 - Rub the seasoning blend evenly over both sides of each chicken thigh.
05 - Place chicken thighs skin-side up in an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
06 - Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring some is under the skin.
07 - Roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
08 - For an extra crisp texture, broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes while monitoring closely to prevent burning.
09 - Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with extra parsley, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy skin creates this irresistible texture contrast that makes people reach for seconds
  • Everything happens in one pan so cleanup becomes someone elses problem later
02 -
  • Dry chicken skin is crispy chicken skin so do not rush the paper towel step
  • The broiler can go from perfect to burnt in thirty seconds so set a timer
03 -
  • Let the butter cool slightly before mixing with herbs so they do not cook prematurely
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly so take it out 20 minutes before starting
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