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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chicken Thighs

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chicken Thighs

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs with garlic and parmesan

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
✓ Diabetes Friendly

45m

Total

320

Calories

36g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

3g

Carbs

0g

Fiber

3g

Net Carbs

18g

Fat

0

Ingredients

  • 8 Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F

  2. 2

    Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper

  4. 4

    Drizzle olive oil over chicken thighs and rub to coat

  5. 5

    Rub the garlic-parmesan mixture all over the chicken, especially under the skin

  6. 6

    Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet or in a large oven-safe skillet

  7. 7

    Roast for 30-35 minutes until skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F

  8. 8

    For extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully

  9. 9

    Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes

  10. 10

    The resting time allows juices to redistribute

  11. 11

    Garnish with fresh parsley

  12. 12

    Serve hot with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad

💡 Tips

  • •Dry skin is key to crispiness - pat thoroughly
  • •Don't crowd the pan - chicken needs space for air circulation
  • •Dark meat is more forgiving than breast meat and stays moist
  • •Save the drippings to make a pan sauce