Garlic Butter Baked Chicken
"Experience the savory delight of Garlic Butter Baked Chicken. Juicy, flavorful, and easy to make.
Equipment
- Measuring Spoons
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 chicken thighs around 325 g / 0.7 pounds, with skin and bone
- 6 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 5 thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Wash and pat dry chicken thighs. Place them in a large baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Allow them to marinate for 30 minutes to enhance juiciness.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic, thyme, olive oil, and butter together.
- Rub the chicken thighs with the mixture.
- Place thyme sprigs around the thighs and transfer them to the oven.
- Bake for 40 minutes, basting with pan juices halfway through cooking.
- Remove from the oven and serve with mashed potatoes, drizzled with the pan juices.
Notes
- Chicken thighs offer versatility in cooking methods, making them suitable for grilling, roasting, braising, and frying.
- Recognized as a popular variety of dark meat chicken, chicken thighs are well-loved for their succulent and flavorful characteristics.
- These thighs are easy to cook and retain moisture and juiciness when prepared correctly, making them resistant to overcooking.