Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of these oven-baked chicken thighs, marinated in garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. With their crispy skin and juicy meat, this dish transforms any meal into a special occasion. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these chicken thighs are sure to impress with minimal effort required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a zip-top bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Ensure they are well-coated; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated thighs skin-side up in a baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 3.5 oz)
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg