Description
Juicy chicken thighs with a golden garlic-parmesan crust, baked for rich umami flavor and crispy skin. Perfect for a quick, restaurant-style meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs, skin-on
Unsalted Butter, melted, 1/2 cup (113g)
Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 1/2 cups (45g)
Garlic, roasted, 4 cloves
Panko Breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Place chicken thighs on a wire rack over a baking sheet
Brush both sides of thighs with melted butter
Roast whole garlic cloves for 8 minutes
Mix parmesan, panko, and roasted garlic
Press the mixture evenly onto chicken surfaces
Bake for 25 minutes
Reduce oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for final 10 minutes
Remove when cheese is golden
Let rest 10 minutes
Brush with pan juices
Notes
Pat chicken dry for crispier skin
Use a wire rack for even airflow
Firmly press toppings to prevent sliding
Pre-roasted garlic adds sweetness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 220mg