Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs are the ultimate solution for a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner. These oven-baked chicken thighs are perfectly seasoned. They are coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, which makes the meat juicy and tender. Ready in just 45 minutes, these chicken thighs with crispy, golden skin is perfect for busy families looking for a delicious and easy dinner.
I’m so excited to share this family favorite with you today! This is my go-to chicken thighs recipe because my son and husband absolutely love it. They even fight over the crispy skin on top! 😂 Every time I make it, they go back for seconds, which makes me so happy.
I’ve made this chicken countless times, and I figured it was finally time to share it with you. What I love most about this recipe is that you only need three key ingredients to make the juiciest, most flavorful chicken thighs.
Chicken Thighs – I use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to get a crispy outside while keeping the inside moist and tender. Of course, if you only have boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, you can use those too. However, after making this recipe many times, I’ve found that keeping the skin and bone in makes the chicken much juicier and more flavorful.
Garlic – I like to use crush fresh cloves because freshly crushed cloves have a stronger, more vibrant flavor and aroma compared to store-bought pre-ground cloves.
Butter – I prefer to use unsalted butter because it lets you control the salt level and enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients.
How To Cook Chicken Thighs
- I always use a paper towel to pat dry the chicken thighs.
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs in a single layer and cook until skin is golden brown.
- On the side of the pan, melt the butter.
- Add in the garlic and stir to combine. Make sure it’s not on high heat as you don’t want the garlic to burn.
- Place it in the oven and bake chicken thighs for 30 minutes or until they are done. If your chicken thighs start darkening excessively while in the oven, cover them with foil until they are fully cooked.
- Use a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thighs to make sure your garlic butter chicken thighs are perfectly cooked without overcooking them. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
1. The baking time for boneless chicken thighs is about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken thighs.
2. For bone-in thighs, it cooks in about 25 and 30 minutes.
To Store: Transfer the baked chicken thighs to an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4 days.
To Freeze: Simply allow it to cool and then transfer it to a freezer safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: Thaw it in the fridge overheat and then, I like to reheat in the oven until warmed through. If you reheat it in the microwave, the skin will be soggy.
Roasted Vegetables – They’re great side dish to go with any kind of protein, especially with this baked chicken thighs. Or you can always serve it with mashed potatoes.
Roasted green beans or roasted sweet potato are good side dishes to go with these baked chicken thighs.
Broccoli salad – Such an easy and flavourful salad.
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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F degrees. Move oven rack to center. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel and season all over with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet (10-inch) over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until the skin is golden and crispy. It takes about 5 minutes to cook them through at this point. Flip your chicken over once the skin is crispy. If your chicken thighs releases a lot of fat, dispose it using a spoon.
- Place butter in the same skillet. When the butter melts, add minced garlic. Stir the garlic around the pan for 30 seconds.
- Place the whole skillet in the oven and bake for 30 mins for until chicken gets the internal temperature at 165°F. When the chicken is cooked, spoon some of the garlic butter sauce over the top of each chicken thigh. Top with parsley before serving.
Notes
- If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the chicken thighs to a baking dish (baking sheet or sheet pan) to bake.
- After you’ve baked the chicken thighs, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in tender and moist meat.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I’m going to try the recipe tonight
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Hope you liked it.
Hello, is there any alternative for the oven?
You can cook the chicken in your air fryer and you can make the butter and garlic sauce on the skillet. Serve the chicken and pour the sauce on top.
Can I make this with chicken pieces ( leg, thigh, breast)?
Yes you can.
Bake
it in the oven since iam diabetic ?
Yes you have to bake it in the oven.
This was easy and turned out really good! Wish I would have taken photos of it.
Awesome. Next time you make it, take a photo and send it to me. I would love to see it 😉
Can you use boneless chicken thighs? Thank you!
Absolutely!
Easy to make for someone who is not confident to cook
So happy to know that you liked it!
Very easy and tasty chicken dish. Crispy skin was a big hit!
Right? that’s the part that my son love the most 😉
Quick, easy, fresh and delish! I used a 15 inch cast iron skillet, added a little extra oil and butter with some halved Brussel sprouts when I put it in oven. Everything cooked perfectly.
Your comment made me so happy. Awesome!!
I have been using this recipe for over a year now as a go-to meal. It is so good, I could not recommend this recipe enough. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
You’re very welcome! So happy you liked it 😉
Easy to make looks really good
Indeed it is 😉
What would you serve with this,
Mashed potatoes, rice? And what vegetables
Any vegetable you would like!
Easy and delicious!
Happy you liked it 😉
Really delicious just as it was written. I had hand trimmed the chicken thighs really well so what ever juices were left in the pan after the pan frying I removed no juices. It wasn’t greasy just good chicken flavor with the butter and garlic added yum! I also used a quick splash of white white just before the chicken went in the oven. About half way through I added quartered button mushrooms. I basted it about half way with the butter and garlic check with thermometer for dones. My husband said, “this is a restaurant quality dish. Absolutely amazing! Im a very good cook and he has never said that before!!! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe. I will definitely make again! Thanks so much.
Served with rice pilaf and a vegetable medley of roasted vegetables. Wow, just wow!!!
WOw thank you so this awesome review. I appreciate it a lot. Thank you for making my recipe and for stopping by 😉
Great easy recipe! Added a little lemon juice. Yummy 😋
Yes lemon juice brings this recipe to another level.
This chicken was absolutely DELICIOUS!! I made a few changes, I marinated my chicken in Grill Mates Zesty Herb Marinate and I used Garlic Butter with Parmesan Cheeses and Basil. It was very tasty. I will definitely make it again. This is going to be my “go to” recipe.
Sounds very good!
I have been making this for months, we just love it! Thanks for sharing
Aww That’s awesome. Glad that you enjoy this recipe. We love it too!
Extremely good and easy to make. I make this frequently. Love it
That’s absolutely awesome! Your comment made me so happy. Thank you
Super quick & easy! My husband and 2 boys loved it!
Aww so happy that you all enjoyed it 😉
These were so good, but I was bummed as the garlic was fine when I put it in the oven, but burned while baking. Thoughts?
Same. I’m guessing everyone’s garlic burns and they are okay with it. I think next time garlic and butter after
Quick easy and a new favorite dish. I added a bit of lemon juice. Yum
So happy to hear this!