Description
Enjoy the irresistible combination of crispy chicken thighs bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special dinner, this dish is sure to impress with its simplicity and flavor.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken smooth side down, cook until golden, then flip and cook until done.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat, add butter and garlic to the skillet, let melt and cook briefly.
- Finish and Serve: Spoon the garlic butter over the chicken, let rest, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, use skin-on thighs and sear undisturbed.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
