Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp butter ($0.40)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced ($0.32)
- 1/4 tsp paprika ($0.02)
- 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
- 1 fresh lemon ($0.79)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) ($0.10)
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.25 lbs.) ($4.36)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place the butter in a bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds, or until the butter is melted. Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, salt, some freshly cracked pepper (about 1/8 tsp), and about a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. Stir to combine.
- 2
Place the chicken thighs in an 8×8" baking dish. Spoon the garlic butter mixture over the chicken thighs, using the back of the spoon to spread it over the surface of the chicken.
- 3
Slice the lemon into half-rounds. Scatter the lemon pieces around the chicken in the dish.
- 4
Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake the chicken for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken thighs reaches 165ºF.
- 5
Use a spoon to drizzle the baking juices over top of the chicken, then sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley over top just before serving.
