Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs
A delightful dish combining garlic and Parmesan cheese with juicy chicken thighs, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Combine Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Flip the chicken and sear the other side for 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 60 seconds.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon garlic-butter sauce over it, and sprinkle Parmesan mixture on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Allowing the chicken to rest helps retain juices for a moister dish.