Crispy Baked Thighs with Herb Butter -

A single, perfectly roasted crispy baked chicken thigh seasoned with herb butter, served on a white plate.

Crispy Baked Thighs with Herb Butter

This recipe provides instructions for making crispy chicken thighs using a simple herb butter mixture. Baking results in tender meat and crisp skin.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs About 6-8 ounces each
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

For the Herb Butter

4 tbsp Unsalted butter Softened
1 tbsp Fresh rosemary Finely chopped
1 tbsp Fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves Garlic Minced

Equipment

Baking sheet
Small bowl
Meat thermometer

Method

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
Pat the chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels. This step is important for crispy skin. Season the chicken generously on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, and minced garlic. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into the butter.
Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Rub about one tablespoon of the herb butter mixture under the skin of each thigh, and spread the remaining butter evenly over the top of the skin.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) when checked with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, avoiding the bone.
Remove the chicken from the oven. Let the thighs rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. The skin will crisp up further as they rest.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, you can place the seasoned chicken in the refrigerator, uncovered, for several hours or overnight before baking. This dries the skin further.

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