Oven Baked Chicken Thighs (Italian-Style)

4 italian baked chicken thighs served garnished with parmesan and basil on an oval white plate.

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs (Italian-Style)

A super simple family favorite chicken thigh recipe that's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! You'll love the combination of seasoning and parmesan cheese.

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Course chicken recipes

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 438 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 3 tablespoons butter
▢ 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin on)
▢ ½ cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)
▢ 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
▢ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
▢ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
▢ ½ teasoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a small mixing bowl or plastic bag combine the parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Brush chicken thighs with olive oil, then place in the bag (one at a time) and coat with seasoning mixture.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place 3 pats of butter on the sheet. Place in oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the butter.
Place each chicken piece skin side down on the baking sheet, in the butter.
Bake for 35 minutes, remove from oven and turn the thighs over.
Return to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 more minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches (165°F).
Serve and add more seasoning to taste.

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VARIATIONS: Substitute chicken breast, steak, pork, or fish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Garnish with basil and parmesan cheese. For a full meal, serve with a side of pasta and marinara sauce along with a green salad with Zesty Italian Dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 507IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 1mg

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