Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic-Herb Butter

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic-Herb Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 2, minced garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley

Juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, finished with a rich garlic-herb butter that melts into the meat.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 6 chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering.
Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet, pressing gently to ensure even contact. Cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Flip chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and meat is no longer pink.
Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6: Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, return chicken to skillet, and spoon butter mixture over the top.