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Pan-seared garlic butter chicken thighs with herbs

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Savor juicy chicken thighs drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce, a proven recipe for a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Frying Pan/Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them in melted butter in a hot skillet until golden brown on one side.
  2. Flip the chicken, add minced garlic to the skillet, and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust garlic to your preference.