Description
A juicy, family-style baked chicken dish infused with a rich compound butter made of garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon. Perfectly golden skin and tender meat in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (mix of thighs and breasts, skin-on)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and grease a large baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and paprika until smooth.
- Pat the chicken pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Gently lift the skin of the chicken and rub a generous amount of the herb butter directly onto the meat. Coat the remaining skin on the outside with the rest of the butter.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish, ensuring the pieces are not touching or overcrowded.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American