Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet - Quick Weeknight Dinner (Print Version)
Garlic butter chicken skillet recipe ready in 25 minutes! Juicy chicken thighs in rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect weeknight dinner solution.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4-6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
6-8 bone-in chicken thighs
02 -
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 -
1/4 cup chicken broth
→ Seasonings & Spices
04 -
8 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
1 teaspoon paprika
06 -
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
→ Basic Seasonings
07 -
Salt to taste
08 -
Black pepper to taste
→ Optional Garnish
09 -
Fresh parsley, chopped
10 -
Lemon wedges
# Instructions:
01 -
Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
02 -
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook 4-5 minutes more until 165°F internal temperature.
03 -
Remove chicken and reduce heat to medium. Add 4 tablespoons butter, then minced garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 -
Add chicken broth and thyme, scraping up brown bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
05 -
Remove from heat and swirl in remaining 2 tablespoons cold butter for glossy finish.
06 -
Return chicken to pan skin-side up, spoon sauce over tops, and warm through for 1 minute.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't move chicken while searing for crispy skin - patience is key here!
02 -
Leftovers keep 4 days refrigerated and taste even better the next day.
03 -
Ghee works beautifully instead of butter and won't burn as easily.
04 -
Save extra garlic butter sauce to drizzle over your side dishes.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Large skillet
02 -
meat thermometer
03 -
wooden spoon
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 385
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 3g
Protein: 32g