Description
Rich, savory herb-marinated chicken thighs seared in a garlic butter sauce, achieving crispy skin and tender meat with warm aromatic flavors. Simple yet restaurant-quality, perfect for a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) with attached drumsticks
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (optional, adjust cooking time)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (kosher or clarified for high heat)
6 cloves fresh garlic, minced (or 4 tsp garlic paste)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or 1/3 cup nutritional yeast for vegan)
2 tbsp olive oil (neutral oil)
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, crushed
1 tbsp fresh thyme, stems removed
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels; discard wings or cartilage if present.
Combine butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and cayenne. Mix until smooth.
Rub garlic butter mixture under the skin and on both sides of each thigh.
Chill chicken in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Sear thighs skin-side down in an oven-safe skillet for 8 minutes.
Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 30–35 minutes until golden and crusty.
Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For vegan option, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Adjust cooking time by 5–10 minutes if using boneless, skinless thighs.
Chilling the chicken is crucial for optimal flavor absorption.
Use oven-safe skillet to avoid transferring to oven.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sides
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg