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Pan-seared garlic butter chicken thighs with herbs

Proven way to grow Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs in 30

This recipe provides a simple yet effective method to prepare delicious garlic butter chicken thighs in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Place chicken in the skillet, searing for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from skillet, then add lemon juice and fresh parsley to the remaining butter and garlic in the skillet to create a sauce.
Serving
  1. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the cooked chicken thighs and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a little olive oil and herbs before cooking. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a bit of heat.