Crispy Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs
This Crispy Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs recipe is irresistibly flavorful and easy to make, delivering golden, juicy chicken with perfectly crispy skin every time!
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven mitts
- Cooking brush
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for the chicken thighs.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This will help achieve that crispy skin. Place the thighs in your baking dish, skin-side up.
- Using a cooking brush, generously apply the garlic butter mixture over each chicken thigh. Make sure to coat them well for maximum flavor.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring each bite is tender and juicy.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry before cooking is key to achieving crispy skin.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking and ensure juicy chicken.
- Feel free to substitute Italian seasoning with dried basil, oregano, and thyme.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.