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Garlic Butter Chicken

Indulge in this garlic butter chicken recipe that promises to elevate your dinner experience with juicy chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic butter chicken, easy chicken recipe, dinner ideas
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: vegetables for roasting zucchini, potatoes, carrots

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  • Flip the chicken and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
  • Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the garlic to become fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle thyme and parsley over the chicken.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  • Roast for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and registers 165°F (75°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1g