Baked Chicken Thighs
These juicy, tender baked chicken thighs are loaded with flavor from the delicious marinade that the whole family will enjoy for an easy dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 492kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- Italian flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry. Place chicken in a bowl and drizzle seasoning mixture over the thighs. Toss well to coat both sides of the thighs thoroughly.
- Transfer the chicken thighs to a 9x13 baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center of the chicken registers 160°F, and then turn the oven to broil. Broil the chicken for about 5 minutes until crisped, and the center registers 165°F.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve.
Notes
- You can prepare the chicken thighs in advance by tossing them with the seasoning, placing them in the baking dish, and then refrigerating them for an hour or up to 6 hours.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your chicken as the suggested baking time approaches.
- When checking for doneness, be sure that the meat thermometer is only inserted into the meat and not touching a bone.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg