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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken

Garlic Butter Baked Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Measuring Spoons
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. 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.
  3. In a small bowl, mix garlic, thyme, olive oil, and butter together.
  4. Rub the chicken thighs with the mixture.
  5. Place thyme sprigs around the thighs and transfer them to the oven.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes, basting with pan juices halfway through cooking.
  7. 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.
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