Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors with a tender texture, featuring savory garlic and buttery sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped (or more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with black pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and thyme.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken thighs skin-side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour the garlic sauce over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-high, and allow the sauce to bubble and reduce for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with thyme, and serve warm with sauce.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over low heat or microwave carefully.
- For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Sticky Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs, Chicken Recipe, Garlic Butter Chicken