Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken elevates weeknight dinners with rich, creamy flavors straight from Italian kitchens. Crispy golden edges and tender meat promise a restaurant-quality meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
Fat and Dairy:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare oven to 375°F (190°C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Use paper towels to completely absorb moisture from chicken thighs, then generously season with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, creating a hot cooking surface for perfect searing.
- Carefully place chicken thighs in the skillet, cooking each side for 5-7 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Remove chicken from skillet, then quickly sauté minced garlic for approximately 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Return chicken to the skillet, introducing butter and fresh lemon juice to create a luxurious pan sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and coat the chicken.
- Transfer skillet directly to the preheated oven, roasting for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the chicken for a vibrant, fresh garnish before serving.
Notes
- Moisture Mastery: Pat chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in juicy flavor.
- Fat-Friendly Option: Swap butter with olive oil or ghee for a lighter version that still delivers rich, satisfying taste.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches exactly 165F, preventing dryness while ensuring food safety.
- Flavor Boost: Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary during searing to enhance the chicken’s aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg