Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs on a plate

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
  • 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
  1. 1Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. 3Flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F; remove and set aside.
  4. 4Add the butter and garlic to the same skillet, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. 5Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. 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

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.