One Pot Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
This recipe features tender chicken thighs cooked in garlic-infused butter, delivering rich flavors and minimal cleanup—a perfect choice for busy days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear chicken skin-side down for 5–6 minutes until golden, then flip and cook another 5 minutes.
- Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and stir in garlic.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Add thyme and rosemary.
- Return chicken to the skillet, skin-side up.
- Cover and simmer on low for 20–25 minutes, basting occasionally.
- Uncover and increase heat for the last 5 minutes to crisp the skin if needed.
- Serve hot with sauce spooned over and extra herbs for garnish.
Notes
For best results, ensure chicken thighs are at room temperature before cooking. Use a cast-iron skillet for even heating, and don't skip basting for maximum flavor infusion.