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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs

These Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful, and topped with a deliciously crispy cheese crust, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs skin-on, bone-in for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Crust
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For Baking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  3. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Make the Crust
  1. In a bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, and paprika.
  2. Mix well until evenly combined.
Coat the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the chicken and remove from heat.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the Parmesan crust mixture over the top of each chicken thigh.
Bake the Chicken
  1. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
  3. An internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) should be reached.
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Serve warm with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For an extra kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the crust mixture.

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