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Quick Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs in 30 Minutes

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Juicy, golden chicken thighs with shatteringly crispy skin, smothered in a glossy garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this foolproof weeknight dinner is pure comfort food magic.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 6–8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil. Wait until the butter stops foaming and just starts to brown slightly (about 2 minutes).
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan. Do not crowd; work in batches if needed. Cook without moving for 5-6 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side.
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to the pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, nestling into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the tops. Simmer together for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, give the pan a shake, and let sit off heat for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly for crispy skin. Do not crowd the pan when searing. Watch garlic carefully to avoid burning. Use a meat thermometer for doneness (165°F). Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth.

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