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Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy recipe featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seared to crispy perfection and served with a bright lemon white wine sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners that impress without fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • Juice and zest of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons juice)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • A few sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Press down slightly and cook without moving for 7-9 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Reduce heat if skin starts to burn.
  4. Flip chicken thighs using tongs. Add butter and minced garlic to the pan. As butter melts, tilt pan and spoon garlic butter over chicken repeatedly. Cook 6-8 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
  5. Remove chicken from pan and tent loosely with foil to rest.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour white wine and chicken broth into skillet, scraping up browned bits. Add lemon juice, zest, and thyme sprigs. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove thyme sprigs. Spoon sauce over chicken thighs and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispy skin. Add butter and garlic only after flipping chicken to avoid burning garlic. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen. Rest chicken after cooking to keep it juicy. Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for best texture. Can substitute dry vermouth or chicken broth with white wine vinegar if no white wine is available. For dairy-free, replace butter with vegan margarine or olive oil and chicken broth with vegetable broth.

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Keywords: crispy chicken thighs, garlic butter chicken, lemon white wine sauce, easy weeknight dinner, bone-in chicken, gluten-free chicken recipe

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