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Close-up of a seasoned, golden-brown garlic butter chicken thigh in a skillet, topped with minced garlic and herbs.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Baked garlic butter chicken thighs bone-in in the oven at 375 turn out perfectly moist with crispy skin on the outside and tons of flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butter, chicken thighs, garlic, lemon
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 4-6 chicken thighs bone in, skin on were used
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Put butter into skillet and heat on stovetop until melted. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Sprinkle all sides of meat with seasonings and half of garlic, then put into hot skillet. Brown on both sides, about 4 minutes and then remove from heat. Sprinkle remaining garlic on top of pieces.
  • Put cast iron skillet into oven for about 15 minutes until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
  • Remove and leave in the pan to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg