Chicken thighs tossed in a garlic-forward “Butter Sauce” that’s based on classic Steakhouse flavors. Crazy good, super fast one-pan meal. Weirdly obsessed with how the skin gets crispy! Serve hot or warm – great for cozy nights, meal prep, or any comforting spread.
I looked at my recent recipe line up and realised it was all complicated and long (stews, braises, doughs, cakes!). So I headed to the fridge with noble simple-dinner intentions but got completely derailed by butter and garlic sitting there ($2 for a whole bulb!). 💡Lightbulb moment: Garlic Butter Chicken, aka Easy Weeknight Roast, but in oven-baked form!
Not exactly the leafy green dish I planned, but hey, I got some sanity back into the routine. Well done me! 😂
Ingredients in Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs
This ingredient list stays short and reliable for repeat dinners.
How to make Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs
This oven baked method stays easy and steady from start to finish.
1. Heat the oven
Set the oven to 400°F and let it fully heat so baking starts right away.
2. Prepare the chicken
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp during baking.
3. Season the thighs
Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper evenly.
4. Make the garlic butter
Melt butter gently and stir in crushed garlic until combined and fragrant.
5. Arrange the dish
Place chicken thighs skin side up in a baking dish and drizzle olive oil over the top.
6. Add the butter mixture
Spoon garlic butter over each thigh so it runs across the skin and into the dish.
7. Bake until done
Bake uncovered until the skin turns golden and the chicken cooks through.
8. Rest and finish
Remove from oven and let rest briefly. Sprinkle parsley before serving.
How to serve Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs serve best straight from the baking dish. Spoon the buttery juices over each piece for extra flavor. This dish pairs nicely with simple sides like potatoes or vegetables since the chicken already carries richness.
Leftovers stay juicy and reheat well. The garlic butter keeps the meat tender and flavorful the next day.
Recipe Tips
- Dry chicken well before seasoning.
- Keep skin facing up during baking.
- Use fresh garlic for better flavor.
- Let butter melt gently.
- Rest chicken before serving.
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy5
servings10
minutes40
minutesIngredients
5 chicken thighs skin on bone in
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup butter
5 garlic cloves crushed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped
Directions
- Heat the oven:
Set the oven to 400°F and let it fully heat so baking starts right away. - Prepare the chicken:
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp during baking. - Season the thighs:
Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper evenly. - Make the garlic butter:
Melt butter gently and stir in crushed garlic until combined and fragrant. - Arrange the dish:
Place chicken thighs skin side up in a baking dish and drizzle olive oil over the top. - Add the butter mixture:
Spoon garlic butter over each thigh so it runs across the skin and into the dish. - Bake until done:
Bake uncovered until the skin turns golden and the chicken cooks through. - Rest and finish:
Remove from oven and let rest briefly. Sprinkle parsley before serving.
