Butter Baked Chicken Thighs

from ButterYum

makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• • 2 to 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground sage

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed in the palm of your hand

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

  • optional: sliced scallions for garnish

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350F and place rack in center position.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

  3. Place chicken pieces in a 2-quart casserole dish.

  4. Pour butter mixture over chicken and turn pieces to coat; arrange pieces in a single layer.

  5. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Note

• • Serve chicken with pan drippings over rice or riced cauliflower.