Italian Baked Chicken Thighs
These crispy and delicious Italian Baked Chicken Thighs are sure to be a family favorite, and they are really simple to make!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 525kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- zest of one lemon
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large onion cut into wedges and separated
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on, mine were just under 3 pounds.
Instructions
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Cover and set aside to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread onion slices across a parchment lined baking sheet and top with the chicken thighs.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes for extra crispy skin if desired.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chicken can marinate overnight if needed.
- Feel free to add crushed red pepper flakes for more heat.
- All ovens cook differently, cooking time may need to be adjusted.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg