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Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful comfort dish that combines rich flavors with simplicity, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Sea Salt Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
  • 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 teaspoons Thyme Leaves fresh preferred
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Thigh Cutlets bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock gluten-free certified if needed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • roasting pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature unsalted butter, sea salt flakes, freshly cracked black pepper, minced garlic, honey, and thyme leaves. Mix well.
  3. Coat the chicken thigh cutlets with the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the marinated chicken to a roasting pan and pour the chicken stock around it.
  5. Roast the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
  6. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra color.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinating the chicken for up to 48 hours can deepen the flavor. Make sure the chicken skin is thoroughly dried for crispiness during roasting.

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