Description
This French-inspired dish features tender chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and baked in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. The one-pan method simplifies cleanup while enhancing flavor through a naturally infused sauce.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with paper towels
Season both sides with salt, pepper, and thyme
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat
Sear thighs, skin-side down, for 4-5 minutes until golden. Flip and repeat
Remove chicken from pan. Melt remaining butter in the same skillet
Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant
Deglaze the pan with lemon juice
Return chicken to pan. Pour the lemon-butter sauce over thighs
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes
Spoon the sauce frequently over chicken during baking
Check internal temperature: 165°F (74°C) in thickest part
Notes
Substitute chicken breasts for thighs (adjust cooking time)
Use clarified butter for higher smoke point
Chicken skin crisps in the oven, enhancing texture
Lemon zest can be added for extra brightness
Cover loosely with foil if chicken begins to brown too quickly
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with skin and sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg