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Parmesan Garlic Chicken Thighs

Parmesan Garlic Chicken Thighs are juicy and flavorful using only a few ingredients. This simple chicken thigh recipe is baked in the oven for a quick prep main dish that can be served with a variety of sides.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 326kcal
Author: Sarah Baumeister

Ingredients

  • 1 - 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp. butter melted
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup parmesan dived
  • ½ tbsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine melted butter, parmesan (reserving about 1 tablespoon), lemon juice, paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Coat chicken thighs with mixture and make sure each piece of meat is fully covered. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
  • When you’re ready to cook the marinated chicken, preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Place chicken in an oven safe baking dish and top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on each piece of chicken. Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, it should reach 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1243IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg