Herb Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs
Tender, juicy chicken coated in an aromatic herb butter that literally melts in your mouth. The combination of fresh herbs and fragrant butter creates an irresistible golden crust while keeping the meat incredibly moist. A recipe that is sure to impress and smells like home cooking.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.6 lbs)
- 3.5 oz unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Zest of half a lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
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- 1
Take the butter out of the refrigerator 30 minutes in advance so it is well softened. Preheat the oven to 400°F (convection setting).
- 2
Prepare the herb butter: in a bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until you have a smooth paste.
- 3
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. With your fingers, gently loosen the skin without detaching it completely to create a pocket.
- 4
Generously slide the herb butter under the skin of each thigh, massaging to distribute it evenly. Coat the outside of the skin with the remaining butter.
- 5
In a baking dish, place the onion wedges. Arrange the chicken thighs on top, skin-side up. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 6
Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the dish. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes to brown the skin.
- 7
Lower the temperature to 350°F and continue cooking for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, basting the chicken with the pan juices every 10 minutes.
- 8
Check for doneness by piercing the thickest part: the juices should run clear. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret to melt-in-your-mouth chicken is regular basting and getting the butter under the skin. Feel free to prepare the herb butter the day before and let it marinate under the skin overnight in the refrigerator—the aromas penetrate deeply into the meat and the result is absolutely exceptional.
