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Crispy Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs Easy Lemon Herb Recipe

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This recipe delivers crispy garlic butter baked chicken thighs with a golden, crackly skin and juicy, tender meat underneath, balanced with fresh lemon and herbs for a bright, comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Season the chicken thighs generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, chopped thyme, rosemary, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir well to blend.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet or baking dish over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear without moving for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp. If not using a skillet, skip this step.
  6. Flip the chicken thighs so the skin side is up. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken, spooning some underneath the edges where possible.
  7. Transfer the skillet or baking dish to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  9. Finish with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.

Notes

Patting the chicken skin dry and searing skin-side down before baking are key steps for crispy skin. If skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut or avocado oil. Avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain crispiness; reheat in oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes instead.

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Keywords: crispy chicken thighs, garlic butter chicken, baked chicken, lemon herb chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, gluten-free, low-carb

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