Description
Juicy, bone-in chicken thighs topped with a shattering-crisp garlic and parmesan crust, baked to perfection for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, optionally placing a wire rack on top.
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken thighs with oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange chicken skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not touching.
- Roast for 20 minutes to render the fat.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Return to oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Brush melted butter over the tops and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken skin is completely dry before seasoning for maximum crispiness. Grate your own Parmesan cheese as pre-grated varieties contain anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting. Do not overcrowd the pan, as this will steam the chicken instead of baking it. For best results, use bone-in, skin-on thighs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh per
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 40
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