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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken

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A quick and easy recipe featuring crispy, golden chicken thighs cooked in a luscious garlic butter cream sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper (about ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper per piece). Let rest.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 2 tablespoons butter. Let butter melt and foam but not burn, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Place chicken skin-side down in the pan. Press gently with tongs for even contact. Cook without moving for 6-7 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. When melted, add minced garlic and fresh thyme. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden, but not burnt.
  6. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and scrape browned bits off the pan bottom with a wooden spoon. Let broth simmer and reduce by half, about 3 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Let simmer gently for 4-5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Nestle crispy chicken back into the sauce, skin side up. Spoon sauce over the top. Simmer on low for 5 more minutes to let flavors meld and chicken finish cooking internally.
  9. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving. Serve hot with sauce spooned generously over the chicken.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry for extra crispiness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). If sauce thickens too much, thin with more broth or cream. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with vegan margarine or olive oil.

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