Garlic Butter Chicken: Best Comfort Meal for Home Cooks
Garlic Butter Chicken is the ultimate comfort meal that home cooks will love, featuring juicy chicken with rich garlic butter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the chicken thighs with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken thighs in the skillet until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg