Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs are a delightful weeknight dinner option that packs a punch in flavor without overly complicating the cooking process.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin-on
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them in a baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Transfer the baking dish to your preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a low-carb option, use skinless chicken thighs. To lighten things up, replace half the butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg