Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs finished with roasted garlic and fragrant herb butter for a rich, savory flavor. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
6 garlic cloves, whole
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 4 chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and sear the other side for 4 minutes.
Step 3: Nestle 6 whole garlic cloves around the chicken and transfer skillet to the oven. Roast for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
Step 4: Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves and 1 tbsp chopped rosemary; cook for 2 minutes until herbs infuse the butter.
Step 5: Remove chicken from oven, spoon herb butter and roasted garlic over the thighs, letting butter melt and coat the meat before serving.