Crispy Garlic-Broiled Chicken Thighs

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Savory, garlicky and totally crunchy, these broiled chicken thighs are a fast and easy entree to serve any night of the week.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 7 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the butter, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup soy mixture for basting. Add chicken to remaining soy mixture; turn to coat.
  2. Place chicken on a broiler pan, skin side down. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°. Brush occasionally with reserved soy mixture during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts

2 chicken thighs: 598 calories, 44g fat (18g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 833mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 46g protein.

These garlicky chicken thighs are also great on the grill. —Kelley French, Colchester, Vermont
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