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Bone in Chicken Thigh Recipe
This Bone in Chicken Thigh Recipe yields crispy-skinned, juicy chicken cooked in a cast-iron skillet then finished in a hot oven. The seasoning of kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper highlights the rich flavor of the skin-on thighs, while roasting ensures thorough cooking and a tender interior. The process focuses on rendering fat for a crisp crust and even doneness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
655 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs. chicken thigh about 6-8, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towel. In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, and pepper, then sprinkle over the meat on both sides.
- In a cast-iron skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Place chicken thighs into the pan, skin side down and cover with a splatterguard. Cook without moving for 7-9 minutes so that the fat can render and the skin can get nice and crispy.
- Once the chicken releases from the pan and has a nicely browned crust on the skin, flip the chicken pieces over using tongs. Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the oven and roast for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F when tested with an instant read meat thermometer.
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Notes
- Adjust oven roasting time based on the size of the chicken thighs to ensure they are fully cooked.
Nutrition Information
Calories
655kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
278mg
(93%)
Sodium
800mg
(33%)
Potassium
594mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
222IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 655
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 655kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 278mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 594mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 222IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.