Rosemary-Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter

Name: Rosemary-Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh rosemary; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Juicy, golden-brown chicken thighs infused with rosemary and garlic, finished with a luxurious butter glaze that elevates simple ingredients.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 ounces chicken thighs
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon, chopped fresh rosemary
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 12 ounces chicken thighs dry, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken, add 2 tablespoons butter, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary to skillet. Spoon melted butter over chicken.
Step 4: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and skin is crisp.