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Baked Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs have all the makings of a weeknight staple: they’re inexpensive, they cook quickly and they are dependably moist and flavorful with the simplest of seasonings In this hands-off recipe, the thighs are baked at a high temperature until the skin is crisp and the meat is tender If you have time to marinate the thighs for a few hours, the chicken will be even more flavorful, but even 30 minutes will do the trick

American70 minhard4 servings
Baked Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 large clove s)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoon sdried thyme, rosemary or oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh), or 2 teaspoon sItalian seasoning
  • \1 1/2 teaspoon skosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon
  • 6 to 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pound s), patted dry
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper. Zest the lemon over the bowl, reserving the rest of the lemon for serving, and whisk until combined.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, tossing until fully coated in the marinade. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Heat the oven to 425 degrees and lift the chicken thighs from the marinade, letting any excess drip into the bowl. Place the thighs on a sheet pan and let them sit at room temperature while the oven heats. Bake until fully cooked and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. An internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat should read 165 to 175 degrees.
  4. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze over the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

Tips

The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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