Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
These Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs are oven-roasted until the skin is crispy and golden, then finished with warm garlic butter for a juicy, flavorful dinner made with simple ingredients.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
- 1 Tablespoon Morton kosher salt
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 8 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dry brine the chicken: Season the chicken thighs evenly on all sides with the kosher salt. Place them skin-side up on a plate or tray and refrigerate uncovered for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs , 1 Tablespoon Morton kosher salt
- Preheat the oven & dry the chicken: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Pat the skin very dry with paper towels.
- Roast the chicken: Roast uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 175°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Make the garlic butter & serve: When the chicken has about 10 minutes left, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned. Stir in the dried parsley and black pepper, then remove from heat. Spoon the warm garlic butter over the chicken thighs right before serving. Serve immediately while the skin is crisp.4 Tablespoons salted butter, 8 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, freshly cracked black pepper
Notes
- Chicken Thighs: Bone-in, skin-on thighs (~3 pounds) deliver the juiciest, most flavorful results. If you only have boneless thighs, use 2 pounds and reduce the roasting time to 25–30 minutes. This recipe will not work with boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you want them to get crispy!
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
- Roast until golden: Continue roasting until the skin is deeply golden and crispy. Cook times are just estimates.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1335mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.05g