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Crispy Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs Easy Lemon Herb Sauce Recipe

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This recipe delivers crispy, garlicky, buttery chicken thighs with a bright, fresh lemon herb sauce. Perfect for quick, cozy dinners with simple ingredients and a crowd-pleasing flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large lemon, zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste (1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper recommended)
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, chopped parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Brush the chicken thighs generously with the garlic butter mixture, getting under the skin where possible.
  5. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet, leaving space between each piece.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping the thighs halfway through and brushing with more garlic butter. The skin should be deep golden brown and crispy, and internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  7. While baking, whisk together fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon chopped herbs (parsley and thyme), and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the lemon herb sauce.
  8. Once baked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the lemon herb sauce drizzled over the top.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before cooking for extra crispiness. Use a cast iron skillet for even heat. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Flip chicken gently to keep skin intact. Check doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F internal temperature). Optional broil for 2-3 minutes if skin isn’t crispy enough. Marinate chicken up to 24 hours ahead for more flavor.

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Keywords: garlic butter chicken, baked chicken thighs, crispy chicken, lemon herb sauce, easy dinner, gluten-free, paleo, keto

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