Description
Crispy, golden-brown chicken thighs baked in a savory garlic butter mixture, delivering juicy meat with a deliciously aromatic crust. A simple comfort food option ideal for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (pork-free)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic (fresh or granulated)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or basil/thyme mix)
1 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Puree garlic cloves in mortar or using knife
Mix with softened butter until smooth paste forms
Stir in 1/4 of the chopped parsley
Pat dry chicken thighs with paper towels
Season both sides with sea salt and remaining parsley
Apply garlic butter under the skin, rubbing some onto skin
Preheat oven to 215°C (425°F)
Place thighs skin-side up on parchment-lined baking dish
Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake 20 more minutes
Monitor final 5 minutes to develop golden crust
Notes
For lactose-free option, substitute 1/2 cup butter with 1/2 cup ghee
If fresh garlic isn’t available, use 1 tsp granulated garlic
Use parchment paper and lined pan for easier cleanup
Preheat oven to 215°C for optimal crispiness
Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread drizzled with melted garlic butter for dipping
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg