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Quick Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter – Easy 30-Minute Recipe

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These Quick Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter are a lifesaver for busy weeknights. With simple ingredients and a clever technique, you get perfectly crispy skin and juicy meat in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs or 680g)
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5g) garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5g) paprika (sweet or smoked)
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5g) dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching. Drizzle about half of the garlic butter mixture over the skin-side (which is now facing down).
  4. Bake for 15 minutes. Do not open the oven door too often.
  5. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using tongs, flip each chicken thigh so the skin side is now facing up. Drizzle the remaining garlic butter mixture over the skin.
  6. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, spoon any pan juices over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat the chicken very dry for the crispiest skin. Do not crowd the pan. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. For extra crispiness, let the seasoned chicken sit uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.

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