Chicken · Easy
Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
These garlic butter chicken thighs are seared until crispy-skinned and finished in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in about 25 minutes.
5Prep min
20Cook min
25Total min
What you'll need
- 6bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 3 tablespoonsbutter
- 4 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1/3 cupchicken broth
- for garnish chopped parsley
- to taste salt and black pepper
Let's cook
- 1Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 3Flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F; remove and set aside.
- 4Add the butter and garlic to the same skillet, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- 6Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce over the top, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Make it yours
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce.
- Use boneless thighs for a faster cook time.
- Add fresh thyme sprigs to the pan while searing.
Good with
- Mashed potatoes
- Steamed vegetables
- Crusty bread for the sauce
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
How do I get crispy skin?
Pat the chicken dry before searing and don't move it for the first several minutes so the skin can crisp undisturbed.
Can I use boneless chicken thighs?
Yes, they'll cook faster, about 5-6 minutes per side, so check for doneness a bit earlier.



