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Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Homemade Rosemary Flavor

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken thighs cooked in a garlic butter rosemary sauce, delivering juicy, flavorful, and comforting chicken perfect for casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced or smashed
  • 2–3 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and warm until shimmering but not smoking, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Carefully place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan. Press gently to ensure even contact. Cook without moving for 7-9 minutes until deep golden-brown crust forms.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs and cook the other side for 5 minutes. The chicken won’t be fully cooked yet but the skin should be crispy.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Push chicken to one side of the pan and add butter, minced garlic, and rosemary sprigs to the empty side. Melt butter and baste chicken continuously for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Check the thickest part of the chicken with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C). If not, cover loosely and cook an additional 3-5 minutes on low heat, basting frequently.
  7. Optional: Just before serving, squeeze 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice over the chicken.
  8. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispy skin. Use medium-high heat to sear skin without burning garlic. Baste with garlic butter to keep chicken moist and flavorful. Rest chicken before serving to redistribute juices. Avoid overcrowding pan; cook in batches if needed. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil or coconut oil and add extra garlic.

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