Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs


Prep Time   10 minutes

Cook Time   40 minutes

Servings
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With this recipe garlic seasoned baked chicken is crispy on the skin and tender on the inside. It is both healthy and tasty.

Ingredients

• 3 lb. (6-8) bone-in, skin-on chicken thigh
• Kosher salt
• black pepper
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 1 lemon, cut into slices
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 lb. baby potatoes, quartered
• 1 tbsp. chopped parsley

Instruction

1. Pat chicken thighs dry to have a crispy skin and season all over with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat oven to 425F.
3. In a medium bowl mix butter, garlic, lemon zest, and thyme together. Rub mixture on chicken thighs thoroughly even under the skin.
4. Place lemon slices, potatoes, and chicken thighs in a 9-13inch baking pan and bake about 35 minutes (160F on a thermometer).