Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs: Juicy Flavor You’ll Love
Enjoy the perfect combination of garlic and butter with tender baked chicken thighs that are bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter over them.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking.
- Substitute chicken breasts if preferred, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Baked Chicken Thighs, Chicken Recipe