Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Thigh Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
2478 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Thigh Recipe
Description
The recipe involves spreading a garlic-infused butter mixture over chicken thighs and baking them alongside lemon slices. The melted butter combines with garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley to create a flavorful coating that keeps the chicken moist and enhances its natural richness.
Cooking at a relatively high oven temperature ensures the chicken cooks through within 30 to 35 minutes and delivers a tender bite. The lemon slices add slight acidity and a fresh note when cooked with the chicken.
To serve, drizzling some of the pan juices back over the thighs and a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds brightness and moisture, making it suitable for a simple weeknight dinner alongside vegetables, rice, or bread.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp butter $0.40
- 4 cloves garlic $0.32, minced
- 1/4 tsp paprika $0.02
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 1 lemon $0.79, fresh
- 2 Tbsp parsley $0.10, chopped, fresh, optional
- 5 chicken thighs $4.36, boneless, skinless, about 1.25 lbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place the butter in a bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds, or until the butter is melted. Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, salt, some freshly cracked pepper (about 1/8 tsp), and about a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. Stir to combine.
- Place the chicken thighs in an 8x8" baking dish. Spoon the garlic butter mixture over the chicken thighs, using the back of the spoon to spread it over the surface of the chicken.
- Slice the lemon into half-rounds. Scatter the lemon pieces around the chicken in the dish.
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake the chicken for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken thighs reaches 165ºF.
- Use a spoon to drizzle the baking juices over top of the chicken, then sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley over top just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 247.8kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.04g | 1% |
| Protein | 21.34g | 43% |
| Fat | 17.9g | 28% |
| Sodium | 329.18mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.48g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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