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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
CarnivoreDinnerComfort ClassicsHigh Protein

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a satisfying carnivore meal.

10 min

Prep

25 min

Cook

4

Serves

650

Calories

Macros · per serving

45g protein

5g carbs

50g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 8 chicken thigh
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 clove garlic
  • salt — to taste
  • black pepper — to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden brown.

  4. 4

    Flip the chicken thighs and sear the other side for another 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  6. 6

    Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.

  7. 7

    Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  8. 8

    Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

  9. 9

    Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

  10. 10

    Adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper if needed before serving.

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