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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
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A straightforward and comforting recipe for Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs combining tender, juicy chicken with a rich, luscious garlic butter cream sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor using simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and your preferred dried herbs to ensure crispy skin and flavorful meat.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes, then remove the chicken and set aside to rest.
  3. Sauté the Garlic: In the same pan, add the minced garlic and cook gently over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate flavor. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese if using.
  5. Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the chicken thighs to the pan, spoon sauce over them, cover, and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry to achieve crispy skin.
  • Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat.
  • Cook garlic gently over medium-low heat to prevent burning and bitterness.
  • Simmer sauce gently to maintain creaminess and avoid separation.
  • Let chicken rest a few minutes before serving to redistribute juices evenly.

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