Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter

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Juicy pan-roasted chicken thighs finished with a rich garlic herb butter sauce, ideal for a satisfying keto dinner. This french-inspired keto (keto, low carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, unsalted butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 calories and feeds 6, 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 French cuisine 510 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season all over with 1 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, then place chicken thighs skin-side down; cook for 7-8 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and reduce heat to medium; add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet.
  4. Step 4: Baste the chicken with the melted herb butter continuously for 6-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the sauce is fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet and spoon garlic herb butter sauce over before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter?

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 Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter?

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 Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter keto?

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

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