Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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Juicy chicken thighs baked under a crispy Parmesan and herb crust, seasoned with garlic and black pepper for a savory dinner. This chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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: 35 min Serves 6 International cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley.
Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over the chicken thighs, then press the Parmesan mixture onto the skin side of each thigh to form a crust.
Step 4: Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite sides.