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Herb Butter Chicken Thighs with Garlic Rice

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Herb butter chicken thighs with garlic rice is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring crispy, juicy chicken thighs seared in a fragrant herb butter and served over aromatic garlic-infused rice.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for rice)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (for rice)
  • 3 cups chicken broth or water
  • Salt to taste (for rice)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden and crispy, about 5–6 minutes. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and parsley to the skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon some herb butter over the top, then transfer to the oven and roast for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. While chicken cooks, prepare garlic rice. In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  7. Add rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring often. Pour in chicken broth or water, season with salt, and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked and fluffy.
  9. Fluff rice with a fork and serve alongside herb butter chicken thighs. Spoon extra herb butter from the pan over the chicken before serving.

Notes

  • Use boneless thighs if preferred—reduce oven time slightly.
  • For extra crispiness, broil chicken for the last 2–3 minutes.
  • You can substitute dried herbs (use 1/3 the amount of fresh).
  • Jasmine or basmati rice can be used for more aromatic flavor.

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