Description
Crispy and golden garlic parmesan chicken thighs baked to perfection, delivering a savory crust packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano, dried
- Fresh parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a shallow dish, combine olive oil and minced garlic. In a second shallow dish, mix together bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and oregano.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Dip one chicken thigh into the oil-garlic mixture, turning to coat both sides. Let excess oil drip off.
- Transfer the oiled chicken to the breadcrumb-parmesan mixture and press gently to coat all sides evenly.
- Place the coated chicken thigh in the prepared baking dish. Repeat for each remaining thigh, arranging them in a single layer.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F at the thickest part.
- Broil for 2 minutes to brown the cheese and create a crispy top. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Panko breadcrumbs can be mixed with regular breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian