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Best Crispy Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Crackling, golden-brown baked chicken thighs with garlic butter that are juicy inside and impossibly crispy outside. Simple ingredients and one pan make this an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, mix baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over the skin side of each thigh and rub in gently. Season the underside lightly. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  5. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up in a baking dish or cast iron skillet, leaving space between them. If using a wire rack, place it in the dish first.
  6. Brush the skin generously with the garlic butter mixture. Reserve about 1 tablespoon for basting later.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with reserved garlic butter.
  8. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until skin is deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches at least 175°F (80°C).
  9. Let the chicken rest in the dish for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve with pan juices spooned over the top.

Notes

Pat the skin very dry for maximum crispiness. Do not skip the baking powder. Watch the garlic to prevent burning. Let the chicken rest uncovered after baking to keep the skin crispy.

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