Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 50 grams light butter
- 15 grams garlic paste
- 30 grams Parmesan
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 4 chicken thighs, approximately 226g each, raw
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnishing
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the 50 grams of light butter, 15 grams of garlic paste, 30 grams of Parmesan, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of parsley flakes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly with a spoon until a smooth, uniform paste is formed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Take each raw chicken thigh and use a sharp knife to score the skin and flesh a few times. This helps the butter mixture penetrate and cook evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Evenly spread the prepared garlic butter mixture over both sides of each scored chicken thigh, ensuring good coverage.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Place the seasoned chicken thighs in an air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
- 50 grams light butter
- 15 grams garlic paste
- 30 grams Parmesan
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 4 chicken thighs, approximately 226g each, raw
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnishing
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the 50 grams of light butter, 15 grams of garlic paste, 30 grams of Parmesan, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of parsley flakes.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly with a spoon until a smooth, uniform paste is formed.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Take each raw chicken thigh and use a sharp knife to score the skin and flesh a few times. This helps the butter mixture penetrate and cook evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Evenly spread the prepared garlic butter mixture over both sides of each scored chicken thigh, ensuring good coverage.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Place the seasoned chicken thighs in an air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 min