Garlic Butter Chicken: The Best Juicy Recipe for Home Cooks
A simple yet delicious recipe for garlic butter chicken that guarantees juicy and flavorful results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken thighs and sear on both sides until golden brown.
- Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken