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Close-up of three golden-brown garlic butter chicken thighs in a white bowl, glistening with sauce and herbs.

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. A simple and flavorful dish that pairs well with rice or vegetables.
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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
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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 chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and thyme, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtéines: 25gFat: 23gLipides saturés: 10gCholéstérol: 130mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 280mgVitamine A: 300IUVitamine C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgFer: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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