Broiled Garlic-Butter Chicken Thighs
Broiled Garlic-Butter Chicken Thighs feature succulent, crispy-skinned meat infused with a rich blend of melted butter, garlic, and soy for deep, umami warmth. A hint of parsley and black pepper balances the richness, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal. Serve with rice or a crisp salad to catch every flavorful drip.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broiled Garlic-Butter Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly grease a baking pan.
- 2
Mix butter, garlic, soy sauce, parsley, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until the butter is melted, stirring halfway through, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Place the chicken, skin-side up, on the prepared baking pan. Pour most of the butter mixture over the top to coat, keeping some aside for basting.
- 4
Broil in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning and basting occasionally, about 20 minutes. Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish with parsley to serve.
- Calories 293.56 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 21.17 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 1.61 g 1%
- Total Fat 22.97 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 11.94 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 136.34 mg High 45%
- Sodium 499.26 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.91 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.29 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 7.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 131.76 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 1.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Broiled Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Dried Parsley, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 293.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broiled Garlic-Butter Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Dried Parsley, Minced Garlic, Soy Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broiled Garlic-Butter Chicken Thighs?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 293.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broiled Garlic-Butter Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Broiled Garlic-Butter Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Broiled Garlic-Butter Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 293.56 calories and 21.17 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 499.26 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.94 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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