Sautéed Chicken Thighs with Garlic-Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Juicy bone-in chicken thighs seared until golden, finished with a fragrant garlic-herb butter sauce that clings perfectly to the meat. This american-inspired keto (high-protein, low-carb) ready in about 30 minutes pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp coarse salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp coarse salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 8-10 minutes until skin is deeply golden and crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip thighs and cook for 5 more minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tsp chopped thyme to the skillet, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and baste the chicken with the melted butter mixture for 2 minutes until the butter emulsifies and coats the thighs.