Oven-Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Broccoli

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted in a rich garlic butter sauce served alongside tender broccoli florets for a low-carb, flavorful meal. This american-inspired keto (low carb) ready in about 55 minutes pairs unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 "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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat, add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant; remove from heat.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika on both sides.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a large baking dish or rimmed sheet pan; brush generously with half of the garlic butter mixture.
  4. Step 4: Toss 4 cups broccoli florets with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt, then arrange around the chicken in the pan.
  5. Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then brush chicken and broccoli with remaining garlic butter and continue roasting for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crisp and broccoli is tender.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over chicken and broccoli before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Oven-Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Broccoli take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Oven-Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Broccoli?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Broccoli?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Oven-Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Broccoli for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Oven-Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Broccoli keto?

Yes — this recipe is tagged keto, low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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