Description

A quick and easy recipe for crispy skin chicken thighs coated with a flavorful garlic and parmesan crust, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
½ cup (50g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons (28g) butter
Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Optional: Lemon wedges

Instructions

Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, place chicken thighs skin-side down without crowding. Cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
Flip the chicken thighs over. Add butter to the pan and spoon melted butter over the chicken.
Sprinkle the Parmesan-garlic mixture evenly over the skin side of each piece, pressing lightly to adhere.
Transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and the Parmesan crust is bubbly and golden.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent soggy skin. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. If skillet is not oven-safe, transfer chicken to a baking dish before baking. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet to maintain crispiness. This recipe does not freeze well due to the Parmesan crust.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
Calories: 420
Sodium: 580
Fat: 30
Saturated Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 2
Protein: 35

Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken, crispy chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, parmesan crust chicken