Pan-Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Thyme Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-roasted with garlic and fresh thyme, finished with a rich butter sauce that enhances every bite. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, unsalted butter, fresh thyme sprigs 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 "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 4 French cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then place chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for 7-8 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 4 fresh thyme sprigs to the skillet. Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted butter over the chicken repeatedly for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and butter is fragrant.
Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate, spoon pan butter and herbs over the top, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.