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Crispy and Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
This tender and crispy, Italian-baked chicken thighs recipe is incredibly easy and made in the oven in about 35 minutes! Bone-in chicken thighs are marinated with garlic cloves, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and fresh lemon juice for the best bold flavors.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 407 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in; skin-on
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- kosher salt to taste
- Kosher pepper to taste
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- ⅔ cups low-sodium chicken stock
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- lemon slices to garnish; optional
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients, except for the stock and parsley, in a Ziploc bag. Stir well through the bag to coat the chicken thighs.
- Marinade the chicken thighs for one hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Preheat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour over the stock and stir a bit to release those brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
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Notes
- Any kind of oil will work for this recipe; however, I recommend olive oil because of its rich flavors.
- Feel free to use boneless chicken thighs instead of bone-in thighs. I like the flavors of bone-in chicken thighs because they are juicy and tender.
- Vegetable stock will work in place of chicken stock.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Swap out the fresh lemon for lime in this chicken recipe.
- Get creative and use different seasonings in place of Italian seasoning if you want to experiment with different flavors.
- Be sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use your favorite kitchen thermometer to check the temperature.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
386mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
344IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 344IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.