Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Parmesan Butter

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted in the oven with a flavorful garlic parmesan butter that creates a golden crust and savory aroma. This American-inspired keto recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley until combined.
  3. Step 3: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika.
  4. Step 4: Place chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet and brush each generously with the garlic parmesan butter mixture.
  5. Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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