Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400F/200C degrees.

Step 2

Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Add the olive oil to a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook them for 4 minutes on each side until the skin is golden and crispy.

Step 4

Remove any extra fat using a spoon.

Step 5

Then add the butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook everything for 1 more minute until the garlic is tender.

Step 6

Transfer the whole skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken thighs get an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the oven and cover the chicken thighs with garlic butter sauce.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!!