Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Herb Butter Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs served with a vibrant herb butter sauce inspired by localized southern herbs and spices. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, unsalted butter 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: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes without moving until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and reduce heat to medium. Cook for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a warm plate. Lower heat to medium-low and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp finely chopped thyme to the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Stir herbs and garlic into melted butter, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the butter is lightly browned.
  6. Step 6: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Pour the herb butter sauce over the chicken thighs before serving.

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