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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Easy Lemon Garlic Herb Butter Sauce

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This recipe delivers perfectly crispy oven-baked chicken thighs topped with a bright, buttery lemon garlic herb butter sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for cozy dinners or last-minute guests.

Ingredients

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  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available.
  2. Pat chicken thighs very dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on the wire rack or directly on the foil-lined baking sheet, spacing them out to allow air circulation.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Check around 20 minutes and rotate the pan if needed. The skin should be deep golden brown and crispy.
  5. While the chicken bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  7. Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the lemon garlic herb butter sauce generously over each thigh.
  8. Serve immediately to enjoy crispy skin with the buttery, tangy sauce.

Notes

Pat the chicken skin very dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use a wire rack if possible to allow heat circulation. If no wire rack, flip thighs halfway through baking. Check internal temperature to ensure 165°F (74°C) for doneness. The lemon garlic herb butter sauce can be made ahead and warmed before serving. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based spread.

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