Baked Italian Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with a fragrant crust of Italian herbs and garlic, delivering a flavorful and crispy skin every time. This Italian chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp lemon zest to form a herb paste.
Step 3: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Rub the herb paste evenly over each thigh, making sure to coat under the skin for maximum flavor.
Step 4: Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese evenly over the skin.
Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.