Garlic Butter Chicken Thigh Skillet
Savor tender chicken thighs cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, seared to crispy perfection in a single skillet for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip chicken thighs and add 2 tablespoons of butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, spooning the melted butter and garlic over the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove lid, add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and let sauce thicken slightly while spooning it over the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.