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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter Easy and Perfect

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A simple and delicious recipe for crispy baked chicken thighs coated in a rich garlic herb butter, baked to golden perfection with juicy meat and crackly skin.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 60 grams), softened
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon recommended)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. Rub olive oil over the chicken thighs to help the butter stick and add crispiness.
  5. Generously spread the garlic herb butter over the skin side of each chicken thigh, getting under the skin if possible.
  6. Place the thighs skin side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow hot air circulation.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown and crackly.
  8. Optional: For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning the butter.
  9. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry is essential for crispy skin. Using bone-in, skin-on thighs ensures juiciness and crispiness. If you don’t have a wire rack, place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet but watch for excess juices. For extra crispiness, broil briefly at the end but watch carefully to avoid burning. Garlic herb butter can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based spread or coconut oil.

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