Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic-Parsley Butter

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-roasted until golden brown, finished with a luscious garlic and parsley butter sauce perfect for a keto meal. This french-inspired keto (keto, low carb) ready in about 35 minutes pairs unsalted butter, finely chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 25 min Serves 6 French cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and transfer skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from oven and return to stovetop over medium heat. Add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Cook and spoon butter over chicken for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and butter melts into a glossy sauce.
  5. Step 5: Serve chicken thighs drizzled with the garlic-parsley butter sauce immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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-Parsley 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-Parsley 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-Parsley 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-Parsley 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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