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Close-up of juicy garlic butter chicken thighs, seasoned with herbs and spices, resting in a savory sauce.

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

A simple and flavorful chicken thigh recipe with garlic butter sauce.
Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingrédients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes to coat in the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtéines: 24gFat: 24gLipides saturés: 10gCholéstérol: 135mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 280mgVitamine A: 8IUVitamine C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgFer: 1mg

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

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