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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe with Easy Lemon Garlic Brown Butter Sauce

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This recipe delivers crispy baked chicken thighs paired with a silky, tangy lemon garlic brown butter sauce, perfect for quick and cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds or 900 grams)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons (about 60 grams) unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • A small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons chicken broth or white wine

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  3. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  4. Lightly brush or rub olive oil over the chicken skin.
  5. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. If no rack, place skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp. Broil for 1-2 minutes if needed to crisp further, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. While the chicken bakes, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Swirl until butter foams and begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Add minced garlic to the brown butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  9. Stir in lemon zest and juice, plus chicken broth or white wine if using. Let simmer for 1 minute.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
  11. Check chicken for doneness (internal temperature 165°F or 74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes.
  12. Drizzle the lemon garlic brown butter sauce over the chicken or serve on the side.

Notes

Dry the chicken skin thoroughly before baking to ensure crispiness. Use high heat and a wire rack for best results. Make the brown butter sauce just before serving to keep it fresh. Rest chicken after baking to lock in juices. Broil briefly if skin is not crispy enough.

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