Baked Chicken Thighs
chicken thighs
This crispy baked chicken thighs recipe is simple, baked to perfection every time, uses minimal ingredients, clean up is a breeze, and it's on the dinner table in 1 hour!
chicken thighs
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 8 chicken thighs
- Italian flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Whisk together olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry. Place chicken in a bowl and drizzle seasoning mixture over the thighs. Toss well to coat both sides of the thighs completely.
- Transfer chicken thighs to a 9x13 baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center of the chicken registers 160°F and then turn the oven to broil. Broil the chicken for about 5 minutes until crisped and the center registers 165°F .
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve.
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Notes
Notes:
The lemon zest and mustard add tons of flavor to the chicken thighs.
When checking the temperature of the chicken, make sure it's inserted into the meat only and doesn't touch the bone.
Reduce the cooking time for boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Prep in advance by tossing the thighs with the seasoning, placing them in the baking pan, and then refrigerating them for 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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