Delicious Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

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1 Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

1.1 Ingredients

1.2 Directions

2 Frequently Asked Questions

2.1 What are some interesting facts about butter chicken?

2.2 Is thigh or breast better for butter chicken?

2.3 Does butter chicken contain garlic?

Garlic butter chicken thighs are a delicious and easy meal to make for dinner. The combination of tender chicken thighs, rich garlic butter sauce, and flavorful seasonings makes for a winning dish that the whole family will love. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a special dinner party recipe, these garlic butter chicken thighs are sure to impress. Let’s dive into how to make this mouthwatering dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.

If you’re looking for a chicken dish that is a bit more fancy and flavorful, but doesn’t require lots of ingredients, these garlic butter chicken thighs can be used for an easy dinner at home or even to host a gathering. This filling dish stands up on its own but for a contrast of taste and temperature, feel free to pair your garlic butter chicken thighs with a crisp salad or side of chilled sauerkraut.

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

PREP TIME-10 mins COOK TIME-30 mins TOTAL TIME-40 mins

Ingredients

2 chicken thighs with skin
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt and pepper, to taste
6 cremini mushrooms, roughly torn
3 garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped
1 tbsp butter
½ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups baby spinach

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425ºF (218ºC). Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Rub the oil on the skin-side of the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
Toss the mushrooms in the skillet and cook (undisturbed) for three minutes, over medium heat. Lower the heat to medium-low and add in the garlic and butter; toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 more minutes.
Add in the chicken broth and lemon juice, and stir to release any browned bits on the skillet. Place the chicken on top and transfer to the oven; cook for 17 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken and set aside. Return the skillet to medium heat and whisk the remaining sauce until it starts to bubble and thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Place a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat and once hot, add the chicken skin-side down. Cook for 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and continue cooking skin-side down for 8 minutes, until browned.
Turn the chicken over and cook for 2 more minutes, and transfer to a plate, skin-side up and set aside, leaving the oil from the chicken in the skillet.
Place the garlic butter chicken thighs on a plate, along with the spinach and mushroom mixture, and drizzle the sauce over everything. Enjoy!

For a delicious and satisfying meal, look no further than these flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs. The rich blend of garlic and butter creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to please your taste buds. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this recipe is a winner. If you decide to give it a try, don’t forget to let us know in the comments how it turned out for you. Enjoy every bite of this delectable dish!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some interesting facts about butter chicken?

In 1947, Kundan Lal Gujral, a chef at the Moti Mahal restaurant in Delhi, invented it first. Despite having the moniker “butter chicken,” murgh makhani has nothing to do with butter. Rather, the word makhani, which means sumptuous, comes from how much butter and yoghurt are used in the dish’s preparation.

Is thigh or breast better for butter chicken?

Since chicken thighs are the most flavorful portion of the bird, I normally use thigh fillets in our butter chicken recipe, but you can definitely use chicken breasts instead if that’s more your style.

Does butter chicken contain garlic?

A yogurt marinade filled with spices, fresh ginger, garlic, and lemon juice is the key to the succulent, flavor-laced chicken. Cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and chilli powder are the spices used in butter chicken.