Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400F degrees.

Step 2

Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel and season all over with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet (10-inch) over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until the skin is golden and crispy. It’s about 5 minutes (they will not be cooked through at this point).

Step 4

Flip your chicken over once the skin is crispy. If your chicken thighs releases a lot of fat, dispose it using a spoon.

Step 5

Place butter in the same skillet. When the butter is melted, add minced garlic. Stir the garlic around the pan for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Place the whole skillet in the oven and bake for 30 mins for until chicken gets the internal temperature at 165°F.

Step 7

When the chicken is cooked, spoon some of the garlic butter sauce over the top of each chicken thigh. Top with parsley before serving.