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Crispy Pink Salt Roasted Chicken Thighs with Herb Butter

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This recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken thighs with irresistibly crispy skin thanks to coarse pink salt and a rich herb butter. Perfect for quick, comforting dinners with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) coarse pink salt (Himalayan salt)
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to heat for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, thyme, rosemary, minced garlic, lemon zest, and black pepper to make the herb butter. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Pat chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels. Optionally, air-dry uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour for extra crispiness.
  4. Sprinkle coarse pink salt evenly over the skin side of the chicken thighs.
  5. Lightly brush or drizzle olive oil over the salted skin.
  6. Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring pieces do not touch.
  7. Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, checking around 30 minutes for even browning.
  8. If skin is not crispy enough after 40 minutes, broil for 2-3 minutes carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
  10. Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Spread a generous dollop of herb butter over each warm thigh to melt into the meat.
  12. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry and using coarse pink salt are key to achieving crispy skin. Resting the chicken after roasting allows juices to redistribute for juicy meat. If skin isn’t crispy enough, broil briefly but watch carefully. For extra crispiness, air-dry chicken in fridge before cooking. Leftovers reheat best in a low oven with a quick broil to restore crispiness.

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Keywords: crispy chicken thighs, pink salt chicken, roasted chicken, herb butter chicken, easy chicken recipe, gluten-free, low-carb

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