Slow-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Crispy Garlic Crust

Name: Slow-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Crispy Garlic Crust
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 5 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Chicken thighs roasted until golden, finished with a savory garlic crust that delivers deep umami flavor.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lb chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
5 cloves garlic
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 1.5 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Arrange chicken skin-side up in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear.
Step 3: While chicken roasts, mince 5 garlic cloves and mix with 1 tbsp dijon mustard and 1 tsp fresh thyme. After 30 minutes, spread garlic mixture evenly over chicken skin.
Step 4: Return to oven and roast an additional 10 minutes until garlic crust is deeply golden and crisp to the touch.