Thyme Baked Chicken Thighs
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Thyme Baked Chicken Thighs, a dish that's both simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. Featuring succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with fragrant fresh thyme, smoky paprika, and a bright hint of lemon zest, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a show-stopping meal. Roasted alongside crushed garlic cloves and lemon slices, the chicken develops perfectly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat in every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep and a hands-off baking time of 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy evenings. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a wholesome, savory meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Designed with convenience and deliciousness in mind, this recipe is your go-to for effortless, flavorful comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 6 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
Crush the garlic cloves slightly with the side of a knife, keeping them mostly intact. Add them to the bowl with the chicken.
Zest the lemon using a fine grater, then cut the lemon into thin slices. Add the zest and lemon slices to the bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss everything together to coat the chicken evenly.
Transfer the seasoned chicken thighs, garlic, and lemon slices to a baking dish. Nestle the thyme sprigs around and under the chicken pieces.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and crispy.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
