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Herb Butter Chicken Thighs
4.8 from 78 votes

Herb Butter Chicken Thighs

This recipe prepares juicy boneless, skinless chicken thighs pan-seared and finished in a garlic and Italian herb butter sauce made in the same skillet. The sauce is enriched with chicken broth reduction and butter, which captures flavorful browned bits from the chicken. Garlic and herbs provide a fragrant, savory profile, balancing the richness of the sauce and tender chicken.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 1 thigh each
Calories: 2645 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 chicken thigh $5.08, boneless, skinless, about 1/3 lb. each
  • pinch salt $0.05
  • pinch black pepper $0.05
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.13
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16, minced
  • 1/2 Tbsp Italian seasoning $0.15, herb blend
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth $0.07
  • 1 Tbsp butter $0.13
  • handful parsley $0.11, fresh, chopped, optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken thighs with a pinch of salt and pepper on each side.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the thighs to a clean plate. There should be plenty of browned bits left on the bottom of the skillet.
  3. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning blend to the skillet. Sauté the garlic and herbs in the leftover oil in the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic softens a bit and becomes very fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and stir, dissolving all the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth simmer (still over medium heat) for about 5 minutes, or until it has reduced by half.
  5. Once the broth has reduced, add the butter and stir until it has melted into the sauce. Add the chicken pieces back to the skillet with the sauce and spoon the sauce over each piece. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, if desired. Serve while hot.

Notes

  • If using low sodium broth, taste the sauce before serving and season with additional salt if needed.
  • Better Than Bouillon was used here for broth, which contains some salt; adjust accordingly.
  • Cook chicken thoroughly for safe consumption while keeping it moist and tender.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 264.5kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 0.7g (0%) Protein 26.06g (52%) Fat 18.5g (28%) Sodium 340.02mg (14%) Fiber 0.12g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 1 thigh each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2645

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 264.5kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 0.7g 0%
Protein 26.06g 52%
Fat 18.5g 28%
Sodium 340.02mg 14%
Fiber 0.12g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.