Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs recipe packs in garlic flavor, crispy skin and tender, juicy middle! They are ready in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 333kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken thighs bone in and skin on
- 2-3 large garlic cloves grated
- 2 teaspoons oregano, basil or rosemary dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Parsley or dill finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In 8 x 8 square baking dish, add chicken thighs, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Using your hands, toss to coat and let stand for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Toss chicken again, making sure to spread garlic and spices evenly, and arrange in a single layer skin side up, tucking in skin underneath. You want things tight.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until thermometer inserted in the center close to the bone reads at least 165 degrees F, skin starts to brown and lots of juices accumulate in the dish. Using a baster, pour juices over the chicken and then if you like more crispy skin broil to your likeness.
- Remove chicken thighs from the oven, cover and let stand for 5 minutes to allow juices to settle.
- Serve warm, skin removed for healthier version with brown rice, quinoa or salad.
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Notes
- Store: Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. They are perfect for meal prep and taste amazing cold.
- Reheat: In preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g