Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A comforting dish featuring juicy chicken thighs with a crispy, flavorful garlic Parmesan crust, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on recommended)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the chicken.
- Coat each thigh generously in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the coating is golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using crushed red pepper flakes or different herbs. Letting the chicken rest after baking enhances juiciness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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