Description
Mom’s butter baked chicken elevates comfort food with golden, herb-infused perfection. Juicy meat and crispy skin promise a delightful meal that will transport you straight to grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 907 grams)
Dry Seasonings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 375F (190C), positioning the rack in the center for optimal heat distribution.
- Craft a flavorful seasoning blend by combining flour with aromatic spices, creating a robust coating mixture.
- Meticulously pat chicken thighs until completely dry, removing excess moisture to ensure a crisp exterior.
- Delicately dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, rotating to achieve comprehensive coverage and gently tapping to eliminate surplus coating.
- Strategically position chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer within a 9×13-inch baking vessel, maintaining ample spacing between pieces.
- Generously cascade melted butter across the chicken, then carefully introduce chicken broth around the perimeter of the dish, avoiding direct contact with the meat.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and roast for 50-60 minutes, monitoring the chicken’s transformation to a golden-brown hue.
- Midway through cooking, tenderly baste the chicken with the developing buttery sauce to enhance moisture and intensify flavor profiles.
- Verify doneness by confirming the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) using a reliable meat thermometer.
- Extract the dish from the oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, permitting juices to redistribute and enhance overall tenderness.
- Serve immediately, drizzling additional buttery pan sauce over the chicken to amplify its rich, succulent character.
Notes
- Customize your breading by adding dried herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor complexity.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Create a lighter version by using less butter or substituting with olive oil for a healthier approach.
- Pat chicken completely dry before breading to ensure a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg