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Best Crispy Skin Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs

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Follow this straightforward recipe to make perfectly juicy, bone-in chicken thighs with shatteringly crisp skin, coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. This is a dependable weeknight chicken dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Place an oven rack in the middle position.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispy skin.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  4. Rub the chicken thighs all over with olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken, making sure to coat the skin well.
  5. In another small bowl, mix the melted butter and minced garlic together.
  6. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet.
  7. Brush about half of the garlic butter mixture over the tops of the chicken thighs.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the dish from the oven and brush the remaining garlic butter mixture over the chicken.
  10. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and the skin is deeply golden brown and crisp.
  11. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, you can place the chicken thighs on a wire rack set inside the baking sheet before baking.
  • If you prefer boneless chicken thigh meals, you can use boneless thighs, but reduce the total cooking time by about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • This recipe works well as a simple baked chicken and sides; roast potatoes or carrots alongside the chicken for an easy one pan chicken thigh meal.

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