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Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter

Close-up of juicy pan roasted chicken thighs with crispy skin, surrounded by golden roasted potatoes and drizzled with garlic butter sauce.
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A simple one-pan recipe for juicy garlic butter chicken thighs and tender roasted potatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • For the garlic butter: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • For the chicken and potatoes: 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic, salt, and pepper for the garlic butter. Set aside.
  3. Add potatoes to a baking dish. Toss with oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pierce chicken thighs through the skin. Rub thoroughly with garlic butter, including under the skin.
  5. Place chicken on top of the potatoes. Spread any remaining garlic butter on the chicken.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 170°F). Baste with pan juices halfway through.
  7. Serve chicken and potatoes with pan juices. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For crispier skin, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave for 30–45 seconds or until warmed through.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with drumsticks or boneless thighs, but adjust cooking time accordingly.

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