Baked Chicken Thighs in Oven
User Reviews
4.6
201 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
401 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Thighs in Oven
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Flavorful and crispy baked chicken thighs basted with a garlic lemon butter sauce. An easy chicken dinner in the oven.
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Ingredients
Chicken:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic , grated
- 2 tablespoons white onion , minced
- 1 tablespoon homemade Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, excess skin trimmed
Butter Baste:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack over top. Alternately, use a broiler pan. Set side.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, onion Italian seasoning, zest, salt and pepper. It will make a paste.
- Toss the paste with chicken thighs, coating well. Transfer to the prepare baking sheet, giving space between each piece of meat. Spoon any excess paste from the bowl onto the chicken pieces.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a digital read thermometer reads 160°F.
- Switch the oven to broil and allow the tops of the chicken to brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning!
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes. Broiling and carryover cooking should allow the internal temperature rise to 165°F.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the melted butter with the lemon zest and paprika.
- Right before serving, baste each piece of chicken with the compound butter.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Notes
- Note: This recipe uses lemon zest, so you are left with the actual lemon. If you love lemons like I do, halve the lemon and char is well. Spritz fresh lemon juice over the chicken before eating.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
477mg
(20%)
Potassium
264mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
419IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 419IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
201 reviews
Excellent
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