Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 13 min | Course: Dinner | Servings: 4 

Butter and garlic braised chicken thighs are juicy and the garlic butter sauce is perfect with a pot of rice. Inspired by Olivia at Primavera Kitchen. https://www.primaverakitchen.com/garlic-butter-chicken-thighs/ 

4 skinless chicken thighs, dry between paper towels

1 tablespoon olive oil

5 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup butter, divided

2 Tbsp parsley, chopped

Preheat a large cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet with the olive oil and one tablespoon of the butter to medium high heat. Add the well dried chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes a side. Test for doneness, chicken should be 165* with a thermometer reading or looking to see that there is no pink if cutting into the thickest part of the meat. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet to a serving platter and stir the butter and garlic into the pan. Cook for about 1 minute until garlic and butter are lightly browned. Pour over the chicken and top with the parsley garnish.