Description
Juicy chicken thighs baked in a rich garlic butter sauce, delivering crispy skin and deep, comforting flavor. This simple yet flavorful recipe combines tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken with savory garlic, aromatic herbs, and paprika, creating a perfect weeknight dinner that pairs well with roasted potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure it is hot enough to crisp the chicken skin during baking.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing well to create a flavorful sauce.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs evenly in a baking dish, skin-side up for optimal crispiness.
- Coat Chicken: Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken thighs, making sure each piece is well coated to impart deep flavor and moisture.
- Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), indicating it is fully cooked.
- Baste and Serve: Spoon the flavorful juices collected in the baking dish over the chicken thighs before serving to enhance moisture and taste.
Notes
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking to achieve extra crispy skin without drying out the chicken.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a more vibrant and aromatic flavor profile.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
