Description
Discover the irresistible taste of Garlic Butter Chicken with this easy recipe. Try it today for a delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, divided
- 8 cloves garlic, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Brown the Chicken Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
- Step 3: Create the Garlic Butter Sauce Reduce heat, add butter to the skillet, sauté garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and scrape up browned bits.
- Step 4: Finish the Dish Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add remaining butter, stir until melted, and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg