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Cozy One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs – Easy Fall Dinner

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This cozy one-pan garlic butter chicken thighs recipe is a quick and easy fall dinner with crispy, golden skin and tender, juicy meat bathed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses simple ingredients and comes together in about 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds total)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 8–10 fresh garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4–5 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 small sprig fresh rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. While it’s heating, take your chicken thighs out of the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Place your large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter. Let it melt and foam until sizzling but not browning.
  4. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until deep golden brown.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs using tongs. Cook the other side for 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside. Do not wipe out the skillet.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the smashed garlic cloves. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer for about 1 minute, then add the fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs.
  8. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, nestling them into the garlic butter sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the tops. If using red pepper flakes, sprinkle them over everything now.
  9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175°F (80°C) when tested with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part without touching bone.
  10. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over each piece of chicken as you plate it.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, dry the chicken thoroughly before seasoning, don’t move it while searing, and ensure the pan is hot enough. If garlic cloves are small, add them later to prevent burning. Make extra sauce by doubling the butter and broth if desired.

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