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Juicy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs: A Comfort Food Classic

Sink your teeth into these Juicy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs—a comfort food classic that’s rich, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. With golden-seared chicken thighs bathed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1-2 teaspoons poultry seasoning or 21 Salute Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken:
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken evenly with poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the Skillet:
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sear the Chicken:
  1. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet without overlapping.
  2. Cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes, allowing a golden crust to form.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate.
Make the Sauce:
  1. Carefully pour the white wine or chicken broth into the skillet, deglazing the pan by scraping up any browned bits.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the butter until melted.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Combine Chicken and Sauce:
  1. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, flipping them in the garlic butter sauce to coat evenly.
  2. Spoon the sauce over the chicken for added flavor.
Garnish and Serve:
  1. Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken.
  2. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

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