Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Herb Drizzle

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared in garlic butter and finished with a fresh herb drizzle to enhance their natural flavors. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, unsalted butter, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7-8 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter along with 5 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Spoon the melted butter and garlic over the chicken continuously for 5 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Step 4: While chicken rests, finely chop 2 tbsp fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Combine with 1 tbsp lemon juice for the herb drizzle.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the herb mixture over the chicken thighs before serving.

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