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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken

"Experience the savory delight of Garlic Butter Baked Chicken. Juicy, flavorful, and easy to make.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked chicken, Chicken legs, Garlic butter
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

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.