Description
Crispy, golden chicken thighs topped with a savory garlic-Parmesan crust, roasted to perfection for an easy yet impressive Valentine’s Day dinner. This recipe is quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for special occasions or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper and drizzle about 1 tablespoon olive oil over the pan.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels for crispy skin.
- Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on the pan. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Rub seasoning into the chicken.
- In a bowl, combine grated Parmesan, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and the rest of the Italian seasoning. Mix until the texture resembles damp sand.
- Spoon the Parmesan mixture evenly over each thigh, pressing lightly so it sticks.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and juices run clear. For extra browning, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Let chicken rest on the pan for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for maximum crispiness. For gluten-free, use gluten-free panko or crackers. Broil at the end for extra crunch, but watch closely to avoid burning. You can prep ahead by assembling up to the topping and refrigerating for up to 12 hours. For extra flavor, rub crushed garlic under the skin or add lemon zest to the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 24
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