Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 F

Step 2

Wash and pat dry chicken thighs. Place in a large baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for 30 minutes. The brine will help to get juicier chicken.

Step 3

Mix garlic, thyme, olive oil and butter together in a small bowl.

Step 4

Rub chicken thighs with the mixture.

Step 5

Put thyme sprigs around thighs and transfer in the oven.

Step 6

Bake for 40 minutes by basting with pan juices halfway through cooking.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and serve with mashed potato and pan juices.

Step 8

ENJOY!