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Savory Black Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs Recipe with Easy Thyme Sauce

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A rich and flavorful roasted chicken thigh recipe featuring black garlic butter and a thyme-infused pan sauce, delivering crispy skin and a buttery, herby finish.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • 6–8 black garlic cloves, peeled and mashed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mash 6-8 black garlic cloves until smooth. Add 4 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter and mix until well combined.
  3. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan. Sear for 5-7 minutes without moving to crisp the skin to a deep golden brown.
  6. Flip the chicken thighs using tongs. Spread half of the black garlic butter over the skin side and sprinkle minced garlic and thyme leaves on top.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
  8. Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
  9. Place the skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat. Add 1 cup chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to deglaze, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  10. Stir in the remaining black garlic butter until melted. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  11. Serve the chicken thighs topped with the warm thyme pan sauce and garnish with extra thyme sprigs if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Use an oven-safe skillet to sear and roast without transferring. Rest chicken after roasting to keep it juicy. For extra crispy skin, broil a few minutes at the end, watching carefully. Substitute dried thyme if fresh is unavailable. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and use plant-based broth.

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Keywords: black garlic, roasted chicken thighs, butter sauce, thyme sauce, easy dinner, crispy chicken, savory chicken

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