Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken; sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add butter and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try incorporating herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- You can mix in vegetables such as spinach or cherry tomatoes for a nutritious boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boneless chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg